Childcare: Recommended program ideas for a sports day

parachute ball

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!

Hey! Welcome!

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 11: “Hey! Irasshai”

Kids transform into sushi! Here’s a fun “Hey! Welcome!” activity idea.

In this unique event, children pick their favorite sushi topping, wear it on their backs, and crawl through a tunnel shaped like a customer’s mouth to reach the goal.

Parents play the role of sushi chefs: hold or give a piggyback ride to their sushi-transformed kids and run the course toward the mouth-shaped tunnel.

The adorable sight of the kids is sure to liven up the venue! Don’t miss the chance to give it a try.

Ball toss in oversized bloomers

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 4: “Big Pants Ball Toss”

Let’s get excited with a unique idea! Here’s a beanbag-toss game using “dekapan.” Dekapan means oversized pants, and participants compete while wearing them.

In this event, it seems the rule is that a parent and child wear one pair of oversized pants together and toss beanbags while running in cooperation.

Since the parent needs to move in sync with the child, timing and calling out to each other are important.

Seeing teams competing while bundled into the dekapan is absolutely adorable!

The Hero’s Grand Adventure

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Explanation Video: 6. The Brave Hero’s Grand Adventure

Kids are sure to join in with excitement! Here’s an idea for a Brave Hero’s Grand Adventure.

In this event, parents and children work together to overcome activities like mats and balance beams, defeat a big monster, and then reach the finish line.

Using a crown or a cape as the baton helps create the right atmosphere—highly recommended! Adjust the number and type of activities based on your venue size, and try incorporating it into your sports day.