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

Funny Relay

A recreation activity that people from ages 3 to seniors can enjoy. It’s also a great hit as a sports day event.

How about trying a fun relay that’s a little different from a regular one? All you need are rings big enough for your child to fit both feet inside—hula hoops work too.

Prepare about three of them.

Line up the three rings in a row from the starting line.

Walk forward across them, and when you run out of rings, pick up the one behind you and place it in front to make a path.

Keep repeating this to reach the goal.

It’s fine to play alone, or in pairs as a team! Instead of rings, you could also use seat cushions or sheets of newspaper large enough for your child to stand on.

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My First Errand

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Descriptions No. 7 & 8: “My First Errand” and “Shopping as a Pair”

In the “First Errand” event, children run an errand as part of the activity.

Place a variety of foods along the course and have each child pick one they like.

Then they deliver it to the house that’s the same color as the food to reach the goal.

Make the foods and houses using materials like cardboard, newspaper, and construction paper.

Through the event, let parents watch their children successfully complete their errand and feel their growth.

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Operation Hide-and-Seek

Seirenji Sports Day on October 6, 2018 – Junior Parent-Child Event: The Great Hide-and-Seek Mission

This is a cute parent-child hide-and-seek event, recommended even for younger children such as those in the nursery class.

For this event, please have all the children wear the same outfit, such as gym clothes or smocks.

The children hold a cloak made from newspaper and hide inside it.

At the start, the guardians face away and cover their eyes, and at the signal of “Ready!” they all begin searching for their own child.

Since everyone looks similar, finding your child is surprisingly difficult.

Divide into teams, such as White Team and Red Team, and compete to see which team can find their children faster and have the parent and child sit down together first.

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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!