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For the daycare’s sports day! Fun and unique event ideas

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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.

For the Nursery School Sports Day! Fun & Unique Event Ideas (41–50)

Hide-and-seek at the sports day?

Hide-and-seek at the sports day? Fun parent–child performance ideas to try

Hide-and-seek at the sports day?

Parents and children will both get excited! Here are some ideas for playing hide-and-seek at a sports day.

Hide-and-seek is usually a game played during everyday playtime, right? This time, let’s try it at a sports day.

It’s especially recommended for preschools and kindergartens where children wear the same hats and gym clothes for the event.

After hide-and-seek, setting up a corner where parents and children can deepen their bonds through dance or interactive play will make things even more lively.

Give it a try!

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Card-Flipping Obstacle Race

Let’s join forces and make the mission a success! Here’s an idea for a card-flipping obstacle race.

Since they’re in their final year, this will be their last sports day, right? How about creating a special memory with a parent-child event at the end? Dash from the starting line to the card area! When you flip a card, you’ll find a mission written on it.

Work together with the guardian to follow the mission and aim for the goal.

Even slightly challenging missions can be overcome by cooperating with the guardian.

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Jungle Guruguru

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The parent-child dance at the sports day is Jungle Guruguru! It’s a jungle adventure for parents and kids! “Hai! Hai! Hai-hai-hai!” It’s going to be a blast.Sports Day Nursery school sports day #Omiya Michinoko Nursery School Parent-child dance #Jungle Guruguru #JungleExploration Nursery teacher / Childcare workerNursery school teacher @ Tsubasa SuzukiTsubasa Suzuki
♬ Jungle Guru Guru – Tsubasa Suzuki

“Jungle Guruguru” is a dance idea for parents and kids! Stand side by side and have fun doing the same choreography together.

It’s simple yet super cute—shaking your hips, stepping in place while clapping your hands, and more.

You’ll also hold hands and jump together, which will make for some lovely, smile-filled photos.

Enjoy it as if you’re adventuring through a jungle.

If you prepare adventure-appropriate outfits for the kids, it might boost their motivation too.

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relay race

Let’s compete seriously while following the rules! Here are some ideas for a competitive relay.

The events for the older class are really thrilling, aren’t they? Among them, relays are something that can excite both children and adults.

Watching them aim for first place while keeping their promise to run the designated course is sure to be moving! Including a competitive relay in your sports day can really highlight the children’s growth.

It’s a good idea to decide on rules in advance, such as how to pass the baton and how to overtake.

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Play Park Together

[Parent-Child Interactive Exercises] Hiromichi & Tanizou / Let’s Play Together Play Park (Parent-Child / Exercise)

Play Park Together

In the interactive exercise “Let’s Play Park Together,” parents and children can try all kinds of movements: holding hands and jumping, cradling the children like treasures, playing bowling, and more.

Since you can switch roles in the bowling activity, if the parent plays the pins and does some funny moves, it might bring out smiles from the kids.

Finish by lifting the children up high for a grand finale! It’s sure to make a wonderful photo opportunity.

It may look difficult, but there’s actually not much dancing involved, so even one-year-olds should be able to enjoy it fully.

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tug of war

2019 Minami Nursery School Sports Day: Tug-of-War Event for 3-, 4-, and 5-Year-Olds

tug of war

A classic crowd-pleasing event! Here are some ideas for a tug-of-war.

Many parents and teachers may remember competing in tug-of-war when they were young.

Why not hold a tug-of-war as a timeless activity that still gets everyone excited? As each team comes up with strategies and puts them into practice, it can be a great opportunity for children to grow.

They can learn a lot by understanding winning and losing and by keeping promises while participating.

Give it a try!

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Smiley woof-woof

Niko-Niko Wanwan: Parent-Child Exercise

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A one-year-old who loves being held.

How about some activities they can do while being cuddled by their parents or guardians? Support the children’s bodies with your arms and gently rock them—like an elephant’s trunk swaying.

You could also try a game where, like a crane, you lift the children and have them grab a stuffed toy.

Another recommendation is to sit with the child on your lap and move your bodies to the song “Riding the Bus.” Through these activities, you’ll not only enjoy the games but also create warm moments of connection with the children.

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