For the daycare’s sports day! Fun and unique event ideas
The sports day held every year at nursery schools and kindergartens.
It’s an event that not only the children, but also their parents look forward to.
Many teachers are probably thinking, “We want to make it a fun sports day that gets both participants and cheerleaders excited!” So this time, we’ve gathered ideas for fun events that are perfect for sports day.
From dynamic and unique activities you can only do at sports day, like rolling giant balls or breaking bell balloons, to ones that cleverly incorporate classic folktales and pretend play that children love—there are plenty of ideas for events that curious kids will adore and join with sparkling eyes! Use these as inspiration to plan a sports day full of humor that’s a little different from the usual.
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For the preschool sports day! Funny & unique event ideas (91–100)
A circuit where you role-play as a ninja
Nin-nin! Swift and stylish moves! Here are some circuit ideas for becoming a ninja.
Prepare a ninja transformation set made from construction paper, a balance beam, a jump rope, mats, and so on.
The video introduces circuit ideas for three-year-olds, but with a few tweaks, many of them can be uniquely adapted for two-year-olds as well! Let’s use the balance beam, jump rope, and mats to fully get into ninja mode.
Wearing a ninja dress-up set to boost the mood is a great idea, too.
Handmade ball circuit
Let’s use a variety of balls! Here are some ideas for a handmade ball circuit.
Prepare palm-sized balls, large balls you can hold with both hands, newspaper, cushioning material, tape, and bags or baskets big enough to hold the balls.
Try events like rolling balls along the floor or collecting balls in bags or baskets—use balls of different sizes and materials to build spatial awareness through play! Using balls that differ in weight and texture will also stimulate children’s senses.
Give it a try!
Perfect for water sports
Let me introduce a fun swimming game that uses swim rings.
Have the children wear swim caps and wait with their bodies through the swim ring.
At the start signal, they run and dive through a “sea” made of streamer tape! On the other side, fish are waiting—have them set down the swim ring and go fishing for a fish.
Once they catch one, they run to the finish line holding their fish! For a parents’ event, you can have the parent carry the child while the child pretends to swim, or make the fish smaller for the parents’ fishing part to increase the difficulty and excitement.
Water Balloon Splash Ball Toss
At a summer outdoor sports day, I highly recommend adding the “Water Balloon Splash Ball Toss”! Normally, ball toss games use fabric balls, but this version uses water balloons.
Of course, any that miss the basket will hit the ground and burst into a watery splash! But that’s exactly what makes it so fun.
In summer, getting wet isn’t too cold—if anything, it’s refreshing, right? Kids will surely love it.
Just wear swimsuits or water-friendly clothing so you’re fine even if you get soaked, and have a great time!
Hoop diving
This is a hula-hoop event that builds a sense of unity—not only between parents and children, but among everyone on the same team.
First, each team lines up in a single file, alternating parent and child, and holds hands.
Without letting go, they pass a hula-hoop from toe to fingertip, threading it over their bodies and on to the next person.
Teams race to see who can pass it all the way to the end the fastest.
It’s surprisingly tough—and it’s actually harder for adults to get through the hoop than for kids, which is part of the fun.
Cheer hard for your own team, of course, but for the opposing team too, and let’s all get excited and enjoy it together!
4-person 1-leg relay
This is an obstacle race recommended as a competition for parents, designed to be tackled in teams.
Parents form groups of four and work together to complete various missions.
After one lap of the course, they pass the baton to the next group of four.
You can customize the obstacles and missions set up on the course in many ways, and since it’s done in teams of four, it also serves as a great opportunity for parents to connect with one another.
Try incorporating it while exploring different variations.
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!