[For Seniors] Easy to try. Fun, crowd-pleasing recreation

Rhythmic gymnastics on a journey of the heart

A seated sing-along exercise “Kokoro no Tabi – Tulip”: rhythm exercises for seniors #seniors #exercise

Let me introduce a rhythm exercise you can do on a gentle, melody-filled journey of the heart.

While seated, clap along with the song and alternately touch the insides of your knees.

Cross your arms in front of your chest as if placing your hands on your shoulders.

Moving your feet in step as well may also serve as a good workout for the brain.

The key is to move your whole body with large motions, but only within a comfortable, enjoyable range.

When you move, try to include your facial expressions and feelings too—you may find it even more fun to sing your heart’s journey.

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Wobbly Beanbag Game

Wobbly Beanbag Game! Train Your Concentration [Senior Recreation]

Create it by arranging everyday materials! Here are ideas for a wobbly beanbag game.

What you’ll use: beanbags, a plastic tray, and an empty plastic wrap core.

The great thing is you don’t need to buy special materials, so it’s easy to try! To set up, stand the wrap core upright on a table and place the plastic tray with the beanbags on top.

That’s it! Participants then take turns removing beanbags from the tray.

The unstable wrap core wobbles, adding a thrilling challenge!

Borrowed Item Race

Day Service Gyoda: Ai no Koubouan — What’s the theme for the borrowing race?

Let’s take on the challenge with excitement! Here are some ideas for a “borrowing race.” Many of you may already know this as one of the most exciting events at a sports day.

This time, let’s try a thrilling borrowing race.

Set a table 10 meters from the starting line.

Place various items on the table along with lots that have the item names written on them, and you’re all set! Participants move from the starting line to the table, draw a lot, and search for the corresponding item.

Once they have the item in hand, they return to the starting line to finish!

Flag-raising game

Ai no Kokubōan Flag-Raising Game

Listen carefully to the commands and try the flag-raising challenge! Here are some ideas for a flag-raising game.

In this game, you hold red and white flags and follow commands like “Raise red, lower white,” raising and lowering the flags accordingly.

It’s a simple yet classic game with unique rules that test your concentration and has been loved for generations.

Just tape cut construction paper onto straws or chopsticks to make the flags, and you’re ready to go! Even if you get tripped up, it’s great to keep the mood light and enjoy the challenge.

Balloon attraction

Day: Serious Sports Festival 2022, Part 2

This event is perfect as a sports day recreation for seniors that can be enjoyed easily while seated.

Place a ring on the floor or on a table and set a balloon in the center.

Attach a long string to the balloon, and participants reel in the string to pull the balloon toward themselves.

It’s very safe and allows anyone to take part without strain, which is part of its appeal.

The excitement builds as the balloon gets closer.

The person who catches the balloon first wins, and making it a team competition creates a sense of unity in the venue.

It’s also recommended to try using red and white balloons for the respective teams.

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Keep tossing the beanbags!

Beanbag play—keep tossing them!

Let’s take on the challenge of not knocking over the unsteady, wobbly piece of thick paper! We’ll introduce a game idea that uses beanbags you toss one after another.

Beanbags are familiar items to people in Japan, right? How about trying a game where you play using beanbags—tossing them one after another? Participants form a circle, and in the center you place a piece of thick paper or cardboard on top of a stand—then you’re ready to go! Players take turns throwing beanbags at the thick paper, aiming to land them on top.

It’s a thrilling game where the person who causes the thick paper to fall off the stand loses!

Target practice with plastic bottles

[Kamo Day Service Ai] Recreation / Target Practice with Plastic Bottles #shorts #nursingcare #fun #dayservicerecreation

Let’s try a challenge while sitting in a chair or wheelchair! Here’s an idea for a “PET bottle target-shooting” game.

By including activities that can be done while seated, how about reducing resistance to exercise even just a little? For PET bottle target-shooting, combine a cut plastic bottle or a plastic cup with a balloon to launch a ball toward the target.

It works well to stack paper cups to create the targets.

With focused aiming, you’ll likely knock down all the targets and feel great!