Indoor games that different ages can enjoy! Ideas for fun everyone can get excited about together

Moving Game

Grandir Nursery: Gymnastics Class (Ages 2 and up) – Moving House Game

This is a game where, at the teacher’s cue of “Time to move!”, everyone runs to the opposite side.

The children hurry to the other side of the classroom, trying not to get caught by the teacher standing in the middle.

If you’re playing in a large gym, you can make the mats the safe zones and move from mat to mat without being caught.

Try different variations: increase the number of teachers standing in the middle, move like babies by crawling, or sneak quietly so you don’t wake the sleeping wolf.

Have fun with lots of creative twists!

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Rolling Dodgeball

Rolling Dodgeball in Japan Showa Village

Let me introduce a safe recreational game that gets large groups excited: Rolling Dodgeball.

First, draw a large circle and split into an infield and an outfield.

The infield stands inside the circle, and the outfield positions themselves outside it.

One person in the outfield holds a ball, and at the signal to start, they roll the ball aiming at the infield.

The infield players try to avoid getting hit.

If you’re hit, you move to the outfield.

Even if you end up in the outfield, you can return to the infield if you hit someone with the ball.

When the game ends, the side with more players remaining wins.

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Sinking Game

[For Childcare Workers] Teacher Rio’s Active Play That Gets Kids Excited [The Sinking Game]

Recommended when you want to be active and play indoors! Here are some ideas for a “Sinking Game.” The Sinking Game is a fun activity that gets everyone excited while enjoying communication.

Pretend the room is the ocean and create islands using mats and vaulting boxes.

Teachers or guardians play the role of sharks, and the unique rule is that the children run away so they don’t get caught by the sharks! As they play, children can develop listening and decision-making skills, so be sure to incorporate it into your activities!

Chick Sumo

Indoor play! Chick Sumo for toddlers and up. Try it with a big group☆ Build ankle flexibility while you play.

Fun for everyone from toddlers to adults! Here’s an idea for a “Chick Sumo” game.

In this game, players transform into little chicks—it’s a unique and exciting way to play.

Participants walk around the space in a squatting position, and if their hands or bottom touch the floor, they lose.

While walking and keeping their balance, they’ll have fun and also build core strength and concentration.

The rules are simple, yet it’s enjoyable for all ages, so it’s sure to get competitive! Teachers and parents are encouraged to join in too.

Tail tag

Physical activity play to improve children's motor skills: 1-2. Tail Tag

It’s a game that kids of all ages and even adults can enjoy.

You often see it at junior high and high school sports festivals, too.

The rules are very simple! All you need is a headband to use as a tail— a towel works as a substitute.

Tuck it into the back of your pants at the lower back.

Decide in advance on an area where you can run around, and at the starting signal, try to grab each other’s tails.

You can balance differences in age by adjusting the length or number of tails.

With a small group, it’s fun even in a confined indoor space!