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

[Indoor Play] Eurhythmics

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How about some casual eurhythmics play to music? If you tune in to various sounds and move your body lightly, you can blow away the damp, gloomy feeling of the rainy season.

To keep with the season, it’s nice to use rain-themed songs.

Walk to “Amefuri” (It’s Raining), jump to “Kaeru no Gassho” (Frog Chorus), and wriggle forward using only arm strength to “Katatsumuri” (Snail).

After a short lie-down break to a gentle tune like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” finish with a lively run to “Puppy March” to add contrast—kids will love it.

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Balloon Play

Balloon Play for 4-Year-Olds

Balloons floating softly in the air are very safe, so kids can play with them with peace of mind.

Here are some indoor games using balloons.

The “keep it off the floor” game naturally encourages kids to cooperate, calling out to each other to keep the balloon from touching the floor and getting excited together.

In the balloon passing game, form groups of about six and split into teams.

Enjoy sending the balloon from front to back, or passing it under the knees.

The team that can pass the balloon the fastest wins.

You can also stick a strip of plastic tape across the middle of the room and enjoy balloon volleyball or soccer.

Please choose and enjoy games suited to the children’s ages.

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Agar play

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Kanten play, with its cool and refreshing feel, is perfect to try during the rainy season or in hot weather.

Start by making colored kanten.

You’ll need powdered agar (kanten), food coloring, water, a pot, and a tray.

Put water mixed with food coloring into the pot, add the powdered agar, and heat it.

Then pour it into the tray and let it chill.

Making it in different colors looks vibrant and lifts your mood.

Make plenty and crush it, tear it, or even step on it.

Using cookie cutters is great, of course, and another recommendation is to tear the kanten and put it into a clear cup filled with water—it sparkles beautifully.

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Experimental play

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It would be nice to try age-appropriate science play during the rainy season, when kids spend more time playing indoors.

First, for younger children, try an experiment using baking soda.

Mix water colored with food coloring, dish soap, and baking soda.

Then pour vinegar over it—the fizzy bubbling will seem “like magic” and is sure to amaze them.

For middle preschoolers, try a marbling experiment.

First, pour milk into a container and add drops of food coloring.

Touch the surface with a cotton swab dipped in dish soap and watch the colors spread.

By giving children experiences that feel mysterious, we can nurture their sense of “Why?” and encourage their curiosity.

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Newspaper ball toss

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Let’s use everyday newspaper to get moving and play indoors.

First, crumple the newspaper to make balls for a beanbag toss.

You can tape them to keep them ball-shaped, or just crumple them—have the kids help.

Any kind of basket will work as the target.

Put vinyl tape on the floor and set rules like, “Try to throw from behind this line,” to make it a game.

Sometimes, announce a “bonus time” and move the basket closer—the kids will get even more excited!

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A toy you can play with: Hopping Frog

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How about making a bouncy frog toy that’s perfect for the rainy season? You’ll need two paper cups, construction paper, rubber bands, markers, scissors, double-sided tape, and so on.

Try engaging the kids first by asking questions like, “What animal loves the rain?” and then explain the steps.

The key features are big, bulging eyes and a wide mouth.

As long as you convey these points, let them design the rest freely.

Another nice thing is that this toy can be adapted into various others, like rockets.

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Treasure Hunt

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This is Kotoba no Kyōshitsu Sora Mame Kids! Today we’re introducing an easy toy you can make at home 🧸 All you need are a plastic bottle cap, a food container, and some tape 🍀 We also use it in our Sora Mame sessions ♪ Please give it a try 💕Speech and Language Classroom#SoramameKidsAfter-school day service#After-school day serviceChild Development Support#Child Development Support (Japan)Speech-Language-Hearing TherapistOccupational therapistNursery teacher / Childcare worker#KagoshimaRehabilitation# developmental support (ryōiku)Recreation#Indoor PlayAt-home play#IndoorPlayChildcareEasy to prepare

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Kids love games where they search for hidden things.

How about a treasure hunt where you hide and find “treasures” made from plastic bottle caps? Since it can be hard to find small treasures in a playground full of little items, decide on a specific area for the hunt.

The children will get absorbed and focus on the activity.

After everything is found, have each child count how many treasures they discovered, and make it a game where the one who finds the most wins—this will make it even more exciting!

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