Childcare: Recommended program ideas for a sports day

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The 46th Sports Day Parachute (Solasi-Do ~ Mela!)

The parachute performance uses a large balloon-like parachute to showcase a variety of tricks.

When the children move to the music, it looks dazzling, and both the performers and the audience feel delighted.

There are many different moves with the parachute: inflating it with air to make a mountain shape, spinning while holding it, shaking it to create waves—each one is exciting to watch.

Try combining techniques that match the music selection and suit the children’s ages.

By creating and successfully performing different moves together, the children can experience a sense of joy.

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Relay

Tega Hill Kindergarten & Nursery School 2016 Sports Day Senior Class Relay

The relay, a classic event at sports days, is one you should definitely include in the program.

Unlike a simple footrace, it involves not only running but also passing the baton to the next runner, which makes it a bit more complex.

Still, it’s perfect for letting children enjoy the thrill of competing with their friends—both the joy of winning and the frustration of losing.

Older kindergarteners may already be used to it, but for younger children who aren’t familiar with the relay format, it’s a good idea to run through it a few times beforehand.

It’s an event that not only the kids but also their parents can get excited about together!

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[Finale] Odoru PompokorinB.B. Queen

2020 School Sports Day Finale Gymnastics (Aoba Nursery School)

By the time the sports day reaches its finale, you can start to see the children getting tired.

Still, you want to wrap things up happily with smiles, right? For the closing exercise routine, a great song choice is B.B.

Queens’ Odoru Pompokolin, which is used as the opening theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

Precisely because the kids are tired, it’s best to pick a tune they’re familiar with and that lifts their spirits.

To make it easy for children of all ages to dance, avoid overly complicated choreography and include movements that stretch the body well, doubling as a cool-down.

Since Odoru Pompokolin has versions by various artists, pick the one you like best.

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Touch & In-Game

Let’s play with balls and balloons! Here’s a touch-and-in game idea.

It’s a wonderful activity that helps children build concentration while having fun.

Spread baskets and colored balls on the floor, and while continuously tapping the balloon to keep it from falling, put the colored balls into the baskets.

In this game, kids use dexterity and reflexes to control the balloon while collecting the balls.

It gets their bodies moving as they play, so try it with children who are great at tidying up!

Ring Relay

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Here are two ideas for ring relay games.

What you need to prepare are markers for the start and finish lines.

In the first game, each person crawls under the feet of the person in front, then quickly stands up and spreads their legs to form a tunnel, connecting all the way to the finish.

In the second game, players form pairs to make a ring, and the next person in line crawls through as they all move toward the finish.

The key point is that neither game can be completed by a single person.

It’s also fun to compete by team!

Balloon Carry Relay

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Here’s a fun balloon-carrying relay where you work together with a friend.

Form pairs, hold a balloon between two paper cups so it doesn’t fall, and carry it to the goal—simple and enjoyable! If your strength and speed aren’t in sync, the balloon may drop along the way and you might not make it to the goal, so communicate with each other and aim for the finish.

If you drop the balloon, start again from where it fell.

Make sure you have plenty of space and be careful not to bump into friends.

Doing it in teams is also recommended.

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Snack-Grab Race

Snack-getting race (using bread-hanging strings)

An arranged version of the bread-eating race! Here’s an idea for a Snack-Grab Race.

It’s a perfect, exciting activity for a sports day with five-year-olds.

The rule is that participants must get a treat hanging from a string without using their hands—by jumping and using their bodies.

Through the competition, children can enjoy themselves while nurturing a spirit of challenge.

Individual results matter, but since everyone can cheer each other on and have fun together, it will become a memorable event.