A collection of ideas for infant/toddler play, recreation, and games

Various number-taking game

It’s a game where you use various cards—numbers, symbols, illustrations, and more—to find 1 through 10! While becoming familiar with numbers and letters, kids develop number recognition, concentration, and the ability to follow rules.

By cooperating or competing with friends, their communication skills improve too.

It’s full of clever ideas that naturally lead to learning through play.

Even adults watching will want to join in.

Give it a try—children and adults can play together and enjoy a great time.

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Fun educational game

This is a simple indoor game where you gently stack colorful cardboard pieces—cut into shapes of foods kids love—onto a toilet paper roll using chopsticks or your hands.

Because it requires careful control of force, it helps develop fine motor skills, concentration, and recognition of colors and shapes.

You can use everyday materials! Even if pieces fall, it’s still fun, so children naturally experience cooperation and a sense of accomplishment as they play.

Kids with and without disabilities can enjoy it together, and you can adjust the difficulty with a bit of creativity.

It’s a gentle, handmade activity that even adults can get absorbed in.

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Group therapy treasure hunt

A game where you search for hidden treasures in a room.

As children naturally build concentration and observation skills—and if you turn it into a team game suited to their developmental stage—they also develop communication skills by cooperating with friends.

The sense of accomplishment when they find the treasure boosts their confidence and self-esteem! It’s easy to prepare and not affected by the weather, so you can put it into practice right away.

Since both kids and adults can enjoy it together, it’s the perfect activity for creating time filled with children’s smiles.

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Balloon roly-poly game

First, attach a weight to a balloon to make one that pops back up when knocked over.

Create a 3×3 grid on the floor with hula hoops or similar, and you win by lining up three in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally! This activity effectively improves motor skills, hand–eye balance, and sense of force control.

Kids are sure to be captivated.

It’s easy to prepare and safe to enjoy indoors, so adults can join in the fun too.

It promotes growth through play, so be sure to enjoy it together with the children!

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Everyone’s favorite music play

[Afterschool Day Service] Everyone’s favorite: music play 🎶

How about an idea where children play musical games to original music using existing instruments or homemade ones? As they freely make sounds with bells, maracas, drums, and more, smiles naturally appear as they get into the rhythm.

It’s okay even if you’re not confident with music! It’s a time when each child can be the star.

It also nurtures expressive and communication skills.

Adults can enjoy it together as a program too.

It’s easy to incorporate and will make daily activities even more fun, so be sure to try it with the children.

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