[Childcare] Perfect for June! Indoor play ideas to incorporate into childcare

[Song Play] Little Bear in the Rain

Hiroba Apron Play 6 [The Little Bear in the Rain]

With its picture book-like storytelling, the song-play for the beloved children’s song “Amefuri Kumanoko” is perfect for the rainy season.

If the caregiver wears an apron with a bear illustration or uses a stuffed animal or a mask, it makes it easier for children to empathize.

Prepare scenes that match the lyrics, and hide little surprises—like the fish and leaf umbrellas mentioned in the song—in the apron pockets to spark the children’s excitement.

With a single song, let them experience the feeling of having watched a little play.

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clay play

[For Nursery Teachers] Kids Will Love It! 6 Clay Play Ideas

Clay play, which kids love, makes time fly by because they get so absorbed in it.

Precisely because the rainy season brings so many wet days, it’s one of the activities you’ll want to let them spend plenty of time on.

Start by offering themes or ideas to help them expand their imagination.

For example, they can make animals using acorns and twigs, or create decorations for jars.

They can also mix in paint to make clays of different colors, add spoons to turn them into ice cream, or make vegetables and fruits—so much fun! If you later use what they’ve made for pretend play, it will open up even more ways to enjoy it.

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Sorting Game

Sorting Game with Three Colored Balls That Rapidly Boosts Reaction Skills | After-School Day Service in Morioka City

Let me introduce a sorting game.

Prepare three colors of balls—red, blue, and yellow—and one red box and one blue box.

Catch the ball that the teacher throws, then put red balls into the red box and blue balls into the blue box, while avoiding (not catching) yellow balls.

By repeating these movements continuously, you can train reaction ability.

Start with slow throwing speed at first, and as you get used to it, it’s recommended to increase the speed to make it more fun.

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Wheat flour clay play

[At-home play] Beat the summer with your child through clay play you can do indoors—recommended by nursery teachers—including clay made with vegetables and flour.

Another popular sensory play activity is flour dough.

It’s made with safe ingredients like flour, oil, water, and food coloring, so enjoy the process of making the dough together with the children.

If any child has a wheat allergy, use rice flour instead.

First, put flour in a bowl and add about half that amount of water, then knead.

Mixing in oil later will make it smoother.

Once it’s ready, first try using it as is—press it to cheeks or the neck to enjoy its unique texture.

After that, using items like spoons, strings, cups, or brushes dipped in water will open up endless ways to play.

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sensory toy play

[Indoor Play] Sensory Toys from the Tummy Time Stage #TexturePlay #0YearOlds

Fun for all ages! Here are some sensory toy play ideas.

You’ll need: food storage bags, colored water, oil, adzuki beans, erasers, toy goldfish, beads, bells, hair gel, and tape.

Put the materials you prepared into the bag along with the hair gel! Changing up the colors and textures makes the feel different and more interesting.

Sensory toys are recommended not only for infants but also for preschoolers—they’re engaging to look at and touch, and kids will be totally absorbed.

Cleaning Eurhythmics

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Let’s make use of handkerchiefs and organza fabric! Here are some ideas for “cleaning-themed eurhythmics.” Eurhythmics is an educational method that combines music and movement, and it’s said to be especially effective in early childhood.

This time, let’s play with a cleaning theme through cleaning eurhythmics.

By using handkerchiefs, children can move their hands and arms in time with the music.

A nice benefit is that they can develop a sense of force control and rhythm while having fun.

Using light, soft materials also makes them easier for children to handle!

Playing with plastic raffia (Suzuran tape)

Suzuran Tape Play for Ages 0–2

Let’s adapt the ways we play to suit children’s development! Here are some ideas for playing with suzuran tape.

Suzuran tape is a thin plastic tape known for its colorful appearance.

Because the material is light and flexible, you can cut it with scissors, tie it, or weave it, allowing for all kinds of creative variations and uses in different games.

This time, let’s try making a suzuran tape curtain, a suzuran tape “bath,” and suzuran tape pom-poms.

It sounds like these activities will spark excitement and fun.