Lovely Play & Recreation

Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for June

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I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

During Japan’s rainy season in June, we end up spending more time indoors, don’t we? Among children who love playing outside, some may feel gloomy on rainy days.

So this time, we’re introducing recommended indoor activities that will bring smiles to their faces.

From games that let them move their bodies to their hearts’ content, to group activities that foster interaction with friends and teachers, to craft projects that build focus and fine motor skills—there’s a wide range of fun to choose from! Adjust the content to suit children’s ages and developmental stages, incorporate plenty of activities, and enjoy rainy days together with lots of fun.

Recommended Indoor Activities and Recreational Games for June (31–40)

Sinking Game

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

Sinking Game

The Sinking Game is a fun game where you can feel the thrill of “the ship might sink!” Place several mats randomly around a large space like a hall or gym.

These mats are the ships, so divide the children into groups and have them stand on the mats.

The teacher becomes a scary shark living in the sea.

When the shark (the teacher) calls out, “We’re sinking!”, the children must get off their current ship (mat) and move to a different ship (mat).

If the shark tags them while they’re moving, they’re out! If they can move to another ship without getting caught, they’re safe.

Try mixing in other words that start with the same sound as “chinbotsu” instead of saying “We’re sinking!” to make it even more fun!

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In conclusion

We introduced recommended indoor activities for June—how did you like them? There were plenty of games that seem perfect for keeping kids absorbed and having fun.

During the rainy season, we tend to spend more time indoors, so let’s actively incorporate a variety of activities to avoid falling into a rut and make each day exciting.

Be sure to find the activities that best suit the children and have fun trying them out!