Childcare: Recommended program ideas for a sports day

Rin-rin hammer made from scrap materials

[Upcycled Scrap into Handmade Toys] Ring-Ring Hammer: How to Make and Play

Let’s try playing with a jingling hammer made from scrap materials.

Although its shape is completely different from a hammer throw implement, it would be great if guardians could explain the rules and key points of hammer throw to children.

When throwing, make sure to create a safe environment where it won’t hit furniture or people before giving it a try.

A gymnasium or an open field would allow you to practice with peace of mind.

Another advantage is that it makes a jingling sound when thrown, making it easy to tell where it landed.

Be sure to give it a try!

Playable Archery

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.

Soccer in big underpants

Sports Day explainer video No. 4: Senior class parent-child event — “Soccer in Giant Pants”

We’d like to introduce a fun “giant pants” soccer game that strengthens the parent-child bond.

The parent and child both get into the prepared oversized pants.

While kicking a soccer ball wrapped in a net together, aim for the goal and get the ball into the net.

After scoring, the guardian carries the ball back to the starting line.

Once you return, pass the ball to the next person like a relay.

The key is how smoothly the parent and child can put on the giant pants together.

Think of an easy way to wear them, and do your best to win!

PET bottle circuit

With its colorful look, it really lifts your spirits! Let me introduce an idea for a PET-bottle circuit.

All you need are 2-liter plastic bottles, tape, and paint.

Many people find it challenging to prepare all the equipment for circuit activities.

This idea is appealing because it makes use of plastic bottles, so there’s no need to buy new equipment.

Try creating a course where you walk across the tops of plastic bottles filled with brightly colored water, keeping your balance as you go!

Riding a Molcar

The guinea pig–shaped cars, Molcars, are a stop-motion animation made with needle-felted wool.

Some children might be big fans of Molcars.

Here, we put your child on a Molcar made of cardboard and pull it along to move.

A child who loves Molcars might be delighted to ride.

Partway through, set them down, then run to the finish line carrying them.

From that point on, instead of carrying, you could hold hands and run together or give them a piggyback.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Milk Carton Circuit

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Make it with everyday materials! Here are some circuit course ideas using milk cartons.

All you need are milk cartons and tape.

After cutting the cartons, connect them using an accordion fold.

They can be used as lane dividers, and it’s also fun to incorporate them into activities by putting organza fabric or colorful balls inside the cartons.

For children with allergies, using juice or tea cartons instead of milk cartons is a safer option.

Give it a try!

Where’s my kid?

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I think a sports day gets more exciting when there are events with a strong element of luck.

So I’d like to introduce “Where’s My Kid?” The rules are very simple.

First, a child hides inside a large cardboard box.

The parent then has to find the box their child is hiding in, pick them up for a piggyback, and head for the finish line together.

It’s also fun to switch up the last part to something like a three-legged race.

Alternatively, you can have the parent hide instead of the child.

There are many possible variations, so it’s also great to let the kids come up with the rules themselves.

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