[Nursery/Daycare] Recommended for Summer Festivals! A Collection of DIY Game Ideas

Stacking Game

Many children at daycare enjoy stacking toys like building blocks.

Here are some fun ideas for “stacking games” you can make with everyday materials.

The first is a game where you stick colored construction paper onto cans to make “rockets.” The second is a game where you cut up paper cartons, cover them with colored paper, and build “houses.” Because cans and paper cartons differ in weight, the amount of force and the way you move them will change.

It’s a game where it’s fun to experiment and figure out how to stack them cleverly.

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Goldfish scooping

Handmade Festival: Goldfish Scooping ♪ Easy Craft! Festival Vibes! Make it and play!

You can even make a classic summer festival game—goldfish scooping—by hand! All you need are everyday items like a milk carton, vinyl tape, and PE tape.

First, make a “poi” scoop using a ring-shaped strip cut from a milk carton and a drain strainer net.

It’s safer for the teacher to handle the cutting and stapling.

Wrap the vinyl tape around the scoop you made.

For the goldfish, cut the milk carton into an egg shape, draw goldfish-like patterns, and attach PE tape as the tail with tape—that’s it! These goldfish actually float on water, so it feels more realistic.

Hope you catch lots of goldfish!

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Target shooting

Make Your Own Shooting Game! Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls (For Ages 3 and Up)

“Shateki” is a shooting game that’s especially popular with kids at summer festivals.

Here’s an idea for making a DIY shateki gun using a toilet paper roll and rubber bands.

First, glue origami paper onto the roll.

Next, use scissors to cut two slits.

Hook a rubber band into the slits and secure it with tape—that’s it.

For the pellets to hit the targets, crumple pieces of origami paper into balls and tape them to hold their shape.

Prepare various targets and assign points to make the game more exciting!

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Underwater Coin Drop

Coin Challenge: Sibling showdown in a coin drop game! Godlike skills!? Festival stall play at home

‘Underwater Coin Drop’ is a fun game that’s easy to set up.

Just put water and a cup into a large container, like a fish tank, and you’re ready to go.

It’s best to use something transparent so everyone can see inside from the outside.

Once you’re set, start the game! Players compete to see who can drop a coin into the cup.

The key is to create clear rules for the game.

It could be fun to compete using different types of coins.

To make it even more exciting, choose prizes that fit the summer festival theme for the winners.

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Target shooting game

[Make-and-Play Craft] Wobbly Ghost Target Game ♪ Let’s make it and have fun ♪ Perfect for festivals [For ages 1–3]

Here’s a fun idea for a classic summer festival game: the target-shooting game, with a twist.

This time, the targets are spooky “ghosts” that kids will love.

Make the ghosts using balloons, colored construction paper, and ribbon tape, then attach some twine and hang them from above.

Kids can help with tasks like inflating the balloons and drawing the ghosts’ faces.

Toss soft, small balls at the gently swaying ghosts to play.

It’s even more exciting if you assign points to different hit spots and compete for the highest score.

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