[Childcare] Unique event ideas to try at a sports day

Water Balloon Splash Ball Toss

2019-08-18 Water Balloon Toss Championship

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!

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Urashima Taro

Sports Day Instruction Video No. 6: Middle Class Parent–Child Event “Urashima Taro” Competition Explanation

Urashima Taro, the picture-book hero you know, has become a sports day event.

Take on the roles of the characters and clear each challenge as if tracing the story.

This is a paired event for two people—children team up with an adult, such as a teacher or guardian.

To start, transform into your character.

Dress like Urashima Taro or wear a turtle shell, then hold hands and run to the checkpoint while overcoming obstacles.

Once you’ve picked up the required items, make a U-turn, return to the starting point, and pass the baton to the next pair.

Let’s liven things up with a cheerful relay that combines cute cosplay and mission-clearing fun.

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Enjoy freshly baked bread.

Kasama Tomobe Tomobe Kindergarten Childcare Information: “Sports Day Series – Nursery (Year 1) – Individual Events”

Popular anime characters join the sports day events! These are fun sports day games that even small children can enjoy while playing.

First, in a footrace, choose a character face—like Anpan, Shokupan, or Melonpan—placed in the field.

Once you’ve picked a face, look for the house that has the same picture as the face you’re holding.

When you find the matching house, throw the face you’re holding through the window to clear the game.

You can, of course, use non-anime characters for the event as well.

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Parent-child obstacle race

Kindergarten Sports Day ~ 4 Parent-Child Event: Obstacle Race

A parent-child event where parents and kids participate together in an obstacle race—the classic you’ve probably seen at every sports day or field day.

Parents and children clear the same obstacles together, or mom or dad helps the child get over them, working as a team to reach the finish line.

The rules make it enjoyable for both parents and kids.

Because adults and children differ in size and build, it presents challenges unlike competing alone, letting not only the children but also the adults feel like kids again.

It’s a simple yet profound event where well-synchronized teamwork determines victory.

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Shopping Competition

Chihiro Nursery School Sports Day: Shopping Race

The shopping race is an event where you aim for the finish line while doing some shopping! You push a cart to a designated area, do a bit of shopping… so it might be a little challenging.

It’s recommended for children aged two and up.

To prevent carts from bumping into each other, adjust the number of participants in each race.

Preparing the equipment can be a bit of work, but it’s a competition that excites both kids and parents!

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Tani Satoko

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