A toddler sports day that gets everyone excited! A collection of fun parent-child game ideas

Maracas Dance

[Step1 Lesson “Maracas” and “Bells”]

Maracas are often used at musical events like karaoke and parties.

They’re filled with small beads inside a palm-sized sphere, creating that distinctive “sha, sha” sound.

Because they’re lightweight and make sound just by being shaken, they’re perfect for children’s dances.

Simply shaking maracas along with nursery rhymes or classical music can be lots of fun.

If you’re doing a parent-child activity, try practicing together in time with the rhythm.

How about taking on a lively dance as a parent-child team to brighten the atmosphere of the sports day?

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I ended up doing it.

Accidentally Made It (1–2-Year-Olds, Parent-Child Interaction ver.)

Let’s try moving like animals and insects to the melody of “Alps Ichiman-jaku.” Use your whole body to express the characteristics of different creatures.

The uniquely adorable movements of one-year-olds are sure to warm the hearts of those around them.

Doing this together with parents or guardians will make it even more fun for the children.

At the end of the song, the children will say “We did it!” to their caregivers while sharing a hug or a high-five.

It’s an event that highlights the children’s cuteness right up to the finish.

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Smiley woof-woof

Niko-Niko Wanwan: Parent-Child Exercise

A one-year-old who loves being held.

How about some activities they can do while being cuddled by their parents or guardians? Support the children’s bodies with your arms and gently rock them—like an elephant’s trunk swaying.

You could also try a game where, like a crane, you lift the children and have them grab a stuffed toy.

Another recommendation is to sit with the child on your lap and move your bodies to the song “Riding the Bus.” Through these activities, you’ll not only enjoy the games but also create warm moments of connection with the children.

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Parent-child dance

[Choreography MV] High Five / Kanako Momono

When you want to do something together and strengthen the bond between parent and child, a parent-child dance is perfect.

Even just incorporating simple dance moves like high-fives or holding hands and marching can be a lot of fun.

But if you add choreography that’s unique to a parent and child, it gets even more exciting.

For example, the guardian can give the child a piggyback ride, or do a shoulder ride and spin around.

Also, the music you use for a parent-child dance is important.

Each time, try researching what’s currently popular among the children.

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Peekaboo

Sports Day 2019: Peek-a-boo with Parents and Children

When you think of “peekaboo,” it’s the classic way to entertain a baby that you’ve probably done countless times since your child was born.

How about incorporating that “peekaboo” into a sports day event? Preparation is super simple: first, make a sign about 1 meter tall with a cute character, like an animal, drawn on it.

Next, take another sheet of cardstock, fold it around the middle of the body, and set it up so you can switch between two faces—one hidden and one visible.

Finally, attach a string to make it easy for the children to pull, and you’re done.

During the event, parents and children move forward together, and along the way they pull the string at the sign to play peekaboo, having fun as they make their way to the finish line!

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Jungle Guruguru

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The parent-child dance at the sports day is Jungle Guruguru! It’s a jungle adventure for parents and kids! “Hai! Hai! Hai-hai-hai!” It’s going to be a blast.Sports DayNursery school sports day#Omiya Michinoko Nursery SchoolParent-child dance#Jungle Guruguru#JungleExplorationNursery teacher / Childcare workerNursery school teacher @ Tsubasa SuzukiTsubasa Suzuki

♬ Jungle Guru Guru – Tsubasa Suzuki

“Jungle Guruguru” is a dance idea for parents and kids! Stand side by side and have fun doing the same choreography together.

It’s simple yet super cute—shaking your hips, stepping in place while clapping your hands, and more.

You’ll also hold hands and jump together, which will make for some lovely, smile-filled photos.

Enjoy it as if you’re adventuring through a jungle.

If you prepare adventure-appropriate outfits for the kids, it might boost their motivation too.

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Zip along as a parent and child!

[Play] Zooming with Parent and Child (Kindergarten/Daycare)

Let’s set off on a parent-child journey! Here’s a dance track called “Oyako de Byuun.” In this song, you spread your arms like an airplane and move around, and caregivers can dance while giving children piggyback rides.

At the end, you can lift the children and let them “fly,” and it’s packed with active play that kids will love and beg to do again.

Because it encourages lots of physical contact, it will help strengthen the parent-child bond.

It also sounds fun to dance while asking, “Where are we going?”

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