[Childcare] Fun mat play ideas for enjoyable exercise

chimney game

Chimney Game! Ball Play (4- and 5-Year-Olds)

Let’s work hard so we don’t lose to the chimney sweeper! Here’s an idea for a chimney-themed game.

It’s a unique game that uses balls and a mat.

If your center doesn’t have a mat, you can use connected cardboard pieces instead.

Inside the chimney, a teacher transformed into a chimney sweeper will go in.

The children will try to put balls into the chimney so they won’t lose to the sweeper.

They’ll develop their ability to strategize and be inventive by making plans and watching for the teacher’s openings.

Give it a try!

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Reiwa 5, 2-year-old Sumire Class: First Mat Exercises

We’d like to introduce fun mat exercises that get kids moving using a mat.

Lie on the mat, stretch out your arms and legs, bring your hands together and reach forward as you roll.

By rolling across the mat under your own power, you practice moving while maintaining full-body balance.

The hands-and-knees (all-fours) movement involves supporting posture while moving arms and legs alternately, making it perfect for engaging the whole body.

If that’s difficult, starting with simpler movements like crawling might be a good idea.

For safety, let’s have multiple teachers supervise while the children enjoy these activities.

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A fun cooperative race using mats! We explained the basic rules, then practice time! Each team came up with their own chants and how to position the kids. Of course, the go-to chant ended up being “Ready, set—go!” haha! It’s fun to watch and fun to do! And it’s a race that gives you a good workout. Definitely give it a try!Matt#RaceMatt RacetranslationCooperationTeam BattleReady, set, go!#The cheer is cute#perfectly_in_syncKids Challenge ClubFun exercisePhysical play (exercise)#Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City

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Team competition! Here’s an idea for a cooperative mat race.

Start by deciding who will pull the mat and who will ride on it.

On the cue “Ready, set, go!”, the pullers drag the mat while the children on the mat jump.

By synchronizing their timing, they’ll inch closer to the goal! Once everyone gets used to the game, try competing in teams.

The time spent discussing strategies is a valuable opportunity for the children.

It’s a playful idea that deepens learning through play!