[Childcare] Ball game ideas popular with children

Bounce pass

With Children: [Adults-and-Kids Exercise] Vol. 38 [Bounce Pass]

Catch is a game of throwing a ball and catching it.

Bounce pass is a variation with a twist.

It’s a game where you first bounce the ball off the ground once and then catch it.

Even children who are afraid of throwing and catching a ball may feel less fearful when the ball is bounced.

It also helps develop a sense of distance.

Sometimes the ball will bounce in an unexpected direction, but that too makes it a game where children can learn to think about ball control.

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dodgeball

Intense dodgeball!!

When it comes to ball games that have always gotten people fired up, dodgeball is a must, isn’t it? Played by splitting into two teams, dodgeball is a sport that strengthens bonds within the team and among friends.

Kids who are scared of getting hit by the ball and aren’t fond of it might actually be great at dodging—nimble and quick at slipping away so they don’t get hit.

It’s the kind of game where children’s individual personalities really come out, don’t you think? When they get absorbed in the game, they can lose track of their surroundings, so it’s best to play while being careful to avoid injuries.

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Ping-Pong Ball Carry Relay

Ping-pong Ball Carrying Race, Shimanto Small Learning School

It’s a relay race where you carry a ping-pong ball on a ladle! The rules are super simple: run while holding a ladle with a ping-pong ball on it, then pass the entire ladle to the next teammate.

Still, it’s not as easy as it sounds—that’s the fun of this game.

On the turnaround, the ball can pop out if you carry too much speed, and you might drop it if your timing is off when passing the ladle.

Speed matters, but keeping your focus on your hands is just as important! It’s a game where bold kids and cautious kids each show their personalities, making it a lot of fun to watch.

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Target shooting

Can you hit it well? Target shooting game

A target-throwing game where you aim a ball at the target and compete for points! Cut hook-and-loop tape with an adhesive backing into thin strips, and attach them to a ping-pong ball in a radial pattern so it will stick to the target no matter which part hits.

Stick a felt target onto a large sheet of construction paper and write in the point values, and your target-throwing set is complete! If you set the small center area to 100 points and the others to 50 or 30 points, kids will focus and try their best to hit 100.

Hosting a target-throwing tournament sounds fun, too.

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Ball-carrying relay

[Physical Activity Play] Simple Ball Games You Can Do Easily [Nursery/Kindergarten]

This is a ball-carrying relay where you pass the ball to the next friend and keep the sash going! Two people hold the ends of a cloth, place a ball on top, and move forward while matching their running speed and hand positions so the ball doesn’t fall.

Be extra careful during handoffs! If you let go before the next child has a firm grip on the cloth, the ball will drop.

Communicate and cooperate with phrases like, “Got it? I’m letting go!” and “Okay, ready—go!” Since both hands are occupied, there’s a chance children won’t be able to catch themselves well if they trip and fall.

Teachers, please keep a close watch over the relay.

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