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[For Kids] Seated Activities: Indoor Games That Get Everyone Excited
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to enjoy recreation that brings out lots of smiles, even while sitting down? Indoor seated activities that can be enjoyed anytime, regardless of the weather or how you’re feeling, add rich color to time spent with children.
There are plenty of ideas—like games and quizzes—that are captivating even while seated.
As everyone puts their heads together and laughs out loud, natural conversation will emerge and a sense of unity will deepen.
In this article, we’ll introduce seated, kid-friendly activities that are sure to liven up any indoor setting.
Enjoy those moments when children’s faces light up!
[For Kids] Seated Activities You Can Do While Sitting: Fun Indoor Games (1–10)
Who am I? game
No need to prepare any materials! Here’s a quiz idea you can try easily.
The rules are simple: the quizmaster pretends to be whatever the answer is, and the players guess their identity.
For example, if the answer is “refrigerator,” the quizmaster should tell the players about its size, features, and when it’s useful.
At first, it’s best for a teacher or guardian to serve as the quizmaster as a model.
Once everyone gets the hang of it, let the children take turns as the quizmaster—the game is sure to get lively!
Pin Pon Pan Game
If your head, voice, and actions don’t match, you’re out! It’s a tricky yet addictive and unique game.
Participants sit in a circle and, going clockwise, say “pin,” “pon,” and “pan.” However, the person who says “pan” must point to and designate the next person.
The heart-pounding suspense of not knowing when your turn will come is the key to this game! It’s best to start at a slow pace.
Once everyone gets used to it, speeding up or increasing the number of players will make it even more exciting.
Who did what, when, and where game
Let’s hold a simple, fun, and exciting game! You can use it as a main activity, and if the kids respond well, you can also incorporate it during breaks or waiting times.
Four people participate in the game.
Prepare four types of cards: “When,” “Where,” “Who,” and “What did (they) do.” After drawing a card, each person freely makes a sentence based on the prompt.
In the end, the four players complete a sentence together—it’s a simple game.
It sounds like a unique and amusing game where the person who draws the “What did (they) do” card is likely to score points.
It fell, it fell.
A game kids can play from preschool age! It’s easy to customize and gets everyone excited.
The teacher or caregiver starts the game by calling out, “It fell, it fell!” The children respond, “What fell?” Then you give prompts like “apple,” “thunder,” or “fist,” and the children act out movements that match the prompt.
It’s a simple game.
It’s also fun to expand the variety with prompts like “rain” or “cup.” Give it a try!
Magical Banana
Let’s enjoy a word-association game to the beat! It’s rhythmic and fun for everyone from kids to adults, and it works great with both small and large groups.
In this game, you’re out if you lose the rhythm or say something that doesn’t fit the prompt.
To start, it’s best to go at a slow pace and allow time to think.
Once you get used to it, speeding up or adding variations makes it even more fun.
You’re sure to burst out laughing at your friends’ unexpected answers and have a great time!
Finger Catch
Let’s try playing together with parents or teachers! Games that involve physical interaction can make a lasting impression on children, don’t you think? This time, let’s challenge a unique seated finger-catching game.
Participants sit in a circle, raise the index finger of their right hand, and make a circle with their left hand.
When the leader says, “Ca-ca-ca-ca…
Catch!” your right hand tries not to get caught by your neighbor, while your left hand tries to squeeze your neighbor’s finger—if you manage it, you win.
Adding feints with words like “Cabbage!” or “Candy!” instead of “Catch!” also makes it more exciting!
Bamboo Shoot Gnocchi
Chants and timing are key! This game, which starts with the chant “Takenoko takenoko nyokki-ki,” is a fun activity that both kids and adults can enjoy.
There’s no limit on the number of players, so it works well with large groups too! The rules are simple: just avoid overlapping timing with other participants.
Shout out energetically, “One nyokki!” “Two nyokki!” One strategy is to watch each other’s faces and time your call.
And don’t forget to become a bamboo shoot by putting your hands together above your head to make a pointy shape!