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

parachute ball

Parachute Performance “Que Sera Sera” at the 49th Sports Day, Hana Class

Parachute activities using large, colorful fabric are a popular event at sports festivals.

With a parachute, several people hold the cloth and perform moves like creating a dome, a merry-go-round, or fireworks by inflating and shaping it.

Each person uses their whole body to raise and lower the fabric or move it sideways, making teamwork the key.

It’s also recommended to have a representative blow a whistle to give instructions and synchronize timing so everyone can move together.

Parachute play offers a valuable experience of working together to create something as a team, and it may help foster both self-confidence and empathy for others.

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Let’s complete the puzzle together as a parent and child

Shota’s Sports Day 2021: “Let’s complete a puzzle together, parent and child.”

Work together with a partner to complete a giant puzzle.

This is a sports day event idea where you collaborate with parents or teachers to fit in one panel at a time, and when you finish assembling the large puzzle, you clear the game.

Teams are divided and complete the puzzle in a relay format.

Adults and children cooperate, think about where to place the panel they’re holding, then pass the baton to the next person.

The team that finishes the puzzle first wins.

For panels placed high up, have an adult lift the child so they can stick it on.

We can’t wait to see what picture appears at the end!

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Balloon Basketball

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A balloon basket that doesn’t hurt even if you get hit! Maybe not just for one-year-olds—kids who can sit up might be able to play too? 🤭 It’s great that you can adjust the height! Give it a try! ♡Ideas for at-home play

♪ Ukīuki Wake Me Up — Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Q;indivi starring Rin Oikawa

Even kids who aren’t comfortable with hard balls can give it a try! Here’s a balloon basketball idea.

Basketball is a ball sport played on a rectangular court where you use a ball and try to score by putting it through a hoop, right? Many of you have probably seen games on TV.

This time, let’s make a ball using a balloon and vinyl tape, and have a shooting contest with a parent or guardian.

For the hoop, a cut-out piece of cardboard works well.

You can adjust the height of the hoop to keep it fun and engaging without getting bored!

Nice shot in the golf game

You can easily make it with newspaper and a toilet paper roll! “A nice shot with a golf game!”

Let’s make it with newspaper and toilet paper rolls! Here’s a “nice shot” idea for playing golf.

Golf is, of course, a sport played in nature using clubs and balls.

This time, we’re sharing a fun idea that lets you enjoy golf with your child by using newspaper and toilet paper rolls together with a parent or guardian! Working toward a goal together with your child can deepen your bond and create wonderful moments.

Give it a try!

Fluffy Tennis Made from Scrap Materials

[Fun for Parents and Kids] Beat the rainy season with 'Fluffy Tennis' made from recycled materials!

Here’s an idea for fluffy tennis using recycled materials.

Tennis usually involves a racket and a ball, but this time let’s try tennis using a plastic bottle and a bag! You’ll need a plastic bottle, a bag, stickers, a pen, and masking tape.

Draw your favorite illustrations on the bag, then fill it with air.

Decorating the plastic bottle freely with masking tape and stickers will get everyone excited.

Work together to keep the softly floating bag from falling.

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.