A collection of simple indoor recreational games

Onomatopoeia Game

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We played an onomatopoeia game and it was way too funny lol

♬ original sound – Justistar / Justistar Fan – Justistar / Justistar Fan

Word association is a game you can jump into and enjoy right away.

It gets even more fun if you turn it into an onomatopoeia game where you answer with sound effects for whatever comes to mind.

For example, if the previous person says “train,” you could reply with “clackety-clack.” Another tip is to keep giving the prompt “computer” repeatedly before switching to a different prompt.

Suddenly changing the prompt creates a sense of urgency in the answers.

There’s also a tense, exciting anticipation about when the prompt will change or when someone will change it.

Liven things up with unique prompts and onomatopoeia!

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Saying the same things, doing the opposite game.

Whether played as a team battle or a solo match, the “Same Words, Opposite Actions Game” is a fun way to train cognitive skills: your head understands the instruction, but your body must do the opposite.

First, choose a leader; the leader gives the commands while saying, “Same words, opposite actions: [command].” Participants must move in the direction opposite to the instruction.

Anyone who moves the wrong way loses.

It’s a fun game that gets you thinking while moving your body.

Try both the team version and the individual version!

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Shiritori Association Game

A brain-teasing, everyone-can-enjoy shiritori association game where you play as a cat and slip in “being cutesy/affectionate” and “association” between turns, imagining and saying words as you go.

When it’s your turn, think quickly and say a word with good tempo to keep the chain going.

If you fall behind the rhythm or say something that doesn’t fit the association, you’re out.

The more players, the livelier it gets.

Keep a gentle expression as you aim to clear the game!

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Traditional children’s game “Abukutatta”

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AbukutattaTraditional GamesShin-gi Nursery SchoolCertified Childcare and Education CenterKodomoen (combined childcare and kindergarten)#Nursery schoolNursery teacher / Childcare workerParentingOutdoor play#Indoor Play#Nursery School Craft#Childcare CraftingProductionWakayama Prefecture, Shingu CityShingu City#Nachikatsuura TownKiho Town

Original song – Shinboku Nursery School – Araki Nursery School

Abukutatta is a fun game that mixes a thumping heartbeat and excited anticipation, and even small children can enjoy it.

Choose one person to be “it,” have them sit in the center with their face covered.

The others join hands to form a circle around “it,” and walk around while singing.

As the song progresses, there’s a part where the people holding hands say, “Knock, knock, knock.” When that happens and “it” says, “It’s the sound of a ghost,” everyone breaks the circle and runs away.

Whoever gets tagged by “it” becomes the next “it.” If you add your own original sounds during the “What sound is it?” part, the game becomes even more exciting.

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Clap-Clap Game

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A clapping game you can use for class activities! It’s super easy, so give it a try!#Mimasaka University#Pachi-Pachi GameClass party/activity

♬ Pretty and fun Marimba song – Azuline

Here are six quick games you can enjoy in short spare moments: “Pat-and-Rub,” where your left and right hands do different movements; the “Rock-Paper-Scissors Game,” where the right hand always has to win; and the “Command Game,” in which you move according to a leader’s instructions, among others.

All of these can be played indoors and work for small to large groups, so everyone can have fun together.

The simple rules make them suitable for children from the early elementary grades, and it’s great that they help develop motor skills.

Because the rules are simple, you can also add variations to adjust the difficulty.

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How to Make a Block Puzzle to Strengthen Shape Skills

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This time it’s a “Lego puzzle that boosts shape sense.” Making it and solving it both really work your brain. Even adults feel a real sense of accomplishment when they solve it! It’s a great brain-training activity. How to make it: (1) Stack plates to make the base. (2) Flip it over and add a frame. (3) Leave one small opening in the frame to make it easier to take pieces out. (4) Combine two-stud-wide plates to make the pieces. (5) It’s tricky to make the pieces fit perfectly. My 4th-grade older son can both build and solve the puzzle. My 1st-grade younger son had fun solving it! It’s compact, so you can pop it in a bag and take it with you. Great for passing time outdoors too—highly recommended. －－－－－－－ We share fun, brain-boosting activities that elementary schoolers get more hooked on than the Switch—and that grow their talents! Check out our other posts! －－－－－－－Elementary school kids' playBrain-boosting playSTEAM educationTranslation#legoLEGO puzzle

♬ A cute pop and bouncy song(1526882) – sanusagi

With these easy-to-copy, one-minute activities, you can make mornings fun and smooth.

We introduce simple and entertaining games like “Janken Champion,” where you face off in rock-paper-scissors and advance by winning; “Name Toss,” where you pass a ball while calling a friend’s name; and the “Yamanote Line Game,” where players link words to a beat based on a given theme.

We also feature classics like Finger Suma, Acchi Muite Hoi, and Green Peas.

None of the ideas require any preparation, so the moment you feel like it, you can start playing right away.

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Rhythm play with words

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Word Rhythm Play is a game you can enjoy while moving your body, building vocabulary and a sense of rhythm, and training skills like quick thinking and problem-solving.

Listen to the beat and match your words to it.

Any words are fine, but the key is to stay on rhythm.

Start with an easy beat and gradually increase the difficulty.

Once you get used to it, adding handclaps while playing can make it even more exciting.

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