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

Paper airplane throwing

[Boost Coordination] 5 Paper Airplane Play Ideas

Here’s a paper airplane throwing game that kids and adults alike can enjoy.

Let’s fold paper airplanes using origami paper or flyers.

The size of the paper matters, too.

One of the fun parts of paper airplane throwing is that the flight distance changes depending on how you fold and throw it! If your flight distance isn’t improving, you might discover ways to make it go farther by trying again and again.

Try a variety of games using paper airplanes, such as high-score battles, cup knockdowns, dog-run catches, and pair catches!

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mayumi

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Balloon Whack Game

[Age 3] “Balloon Whack Game”

Here’s a game using balloons that kids love: the Balloon Smack Game.

It’s basically the summer watermelon-smashing game, but with a balloon instead of a watermelon.

One designated player wears a blindfold and swings a plastic bat toward the balloon.

Spectators should keep a safe distance and guide the player with their voices: “To the right!” “A little farther back!” and so on, helping them find the balloon.

It also works well as a warm-up when you’re planning to do a real watermelon-smashing activity at an overnight camp or summer festival.

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hiyoko sensei

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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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tsukada moe

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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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hanauta obasan

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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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hanauta obasan

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