How to spend time at home with children

New block play

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Here’s a new way to play: use a construction toy as the base and run a Plarail track underneath like a bridge! It feels like an idea you could have thought of, yet somehow hadn’t.

Construction toys also help nurture children’s thinking skills.

How can we make it taller? Will it collapse? As kids stack blocks while pondering these questions, they start inventing ways to make it sturdier.

Another great point for indoor play is how absorbing it can be—when they’re focused, they can forget the time.

After fixing and rebuilding it over and over, finally completing it with a triumphant “We did it!” brings a huge sense of accomplishment.

If you’ve got these toys at home, give it a try!

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Build a full-fledged plastic model

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Plastic models are growing in popularity across all ages.

Building detailed kits like airplanes by yourself is especially recommended for elementary school children, as it helps develop dexterity.

Carefully examining the parts and assembling them fosters concentration and thinking skills, and the process of asking “How can I make this work well?” builds problem-solving abilities.

Seeing the finished model and thinking “I made this!” gives a strong sense of pride and boosts confidence.

Kids can also enjoy choosing colors and stickers and adding their own personal touches.

How about making a favorite plastic model as an indoor activity?

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Let’s try cat’s cradle!

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Cat’s cradle is a game you can enjoy anywhere with just one string! It’s great for kids to play indoors, and you can make various shapes even by yourself.

It might look difficult at first, but with practice you’ll get the hang of it.

Start with easier ones like “Easy Rubber,” then try “Broom” and “Star,” and once you’re used to it, you can even make the advanced “Ladder.” Moving your hands also helps your brain work well.

It’s fun to use the string to come up with and create your own original shapes, too.

You’ll lose track of time playing, so give it a try!

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Let’s try making a tangram

[Math Craft] Let’s make the ever-popular educational puzzle “Tangram” for kids! A math video where you build and play

Here’s an idea for making a handmade tangram, a puzzle that’s popular with children.

There are many store-bought options, but you can make one yourself if you have construction paper.

Creating it on your own also leads to discoveries about numbers.

Tangrams let you freely choose colors and shapes while having fun, and they nurture creativity and spatial awareness.

As kids cut out the pieces and arrange them, they naturally develop fine motor skills and concentration.

Completing a figure or making an original design gives them a sense of accomplishment and boosts their confidence.

A handmade tangram isn’t just a toy—it becomes a warm, enriching experience that supports children’s intellectual and emotional growth.

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Trump Tower

Funabashi City Children's Home “Let’s Play at Home” – Playing Card Tower

A heart-pounding, nerve‑racking card tower where you carefully stack playing cards.

It’s great fun with a crowd using rules like “whoever knocks it down loses,” but you can also enjoy it solo with quiet tension.

Because you can focus entirely on your own world, it naturally nurtures concentration and dexterity.

Even if it collapses, if you don’t give up and try again, you’ll experience the joy of success—“I did it!” The more you find your own tricks and stack it higher, the more fun it becomes.

You can take it slow at your own pace, build confidence, and it’s a perfect recommendation for solo indoor play.

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Balance ball play

[Lower Grades of Elementary School] 6 Balance Ball Activities You Can Do at Home — Conquer Clumsiness with These!

A balance ball that elementary school kids can enjoy playing with on their own.

It offers lots of benefits for the body.

By sitting on the soft, springy ball or making light little hops, kids naturally strengthen their core and back, improve posture, and even boost concentration.

For example, “Balance Ball Jumps” is a game where you sit on the ball and do gentle hops.

“Tummy-and-Back Roll” involves lying on your back or stomach on the ball and rolling forward and back; it gently works the abdominal and back muscles, so it’s recommended.

There are many other ways to play too, so get creative and have fun!

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I tried harmonizing on the recorder.

'Dance at Home' by Gen Hoshino — An elementary school student tried harmonizing alone with a recorder

After Gen Hoshino posted on Instagram, saying, “Could someone add instrumental accompaniment, chorus, or dance to this video?”, videos combining singing, dancing, and performances with ‘Uchi de Odorou’ began to spread.

Through video, you can feel like you’re performing together with others while staying at home, and you can practice as many times as you like without worrying about mistakes.

Anyone can do it—so it’s great for children who are beginners on the recorder, and for kids who struggle with the recorder, trying other instruments is also recommended.

Choose your favorite song and have fun!

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