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Fun nature activities that children will love. Recreational games.

We’re introducing perfect play activities and recreation games that let children connect with nature.

There’s a wide variety: hands-on activities like insect collecting and fishing, crafts using acorns and pinecones, and “nature games” that let kids experience the natural world.

Playing in nature with all five senses also helps nurture children’s emotional development.

Clothes dirtied by grass, flowers, and soil can be tough to wash, but how about putting them in clothes that can get messy and letting them play to their heart’s content from spring through autumn?

Fun nature activities that kids will love: Recreation games (31–40)

Kaya leaf tossing

Old-time children's play: flying kaya leaves
Kaya leaf tossing

Children in the past enjoyed playing with things found in nature, like plants and grasses.

This video introduces a traditional game called ‘kaya leaf flying,’ which uses kaya leaves.

Skilled players can ride the wind and make them fly as far as 10 meters.

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How to play the pea whistle

This video introduces how to make a grass whistle using the traditional plant Vicia sativa—commonly known as “pee-pee beans.” It explains in detail how to choose the pods and how to make them sound, so once you get the hang of the blowing technique, anyone can easily produce a tone.

It’s a simple sound play, but surprisingly fun.

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Making a water gun out of bamboo

Let's make bamboo water guns and play!
Making a water gun out of bamboo

There are many traditional toys made from bamboo, and this video introduces a bamboo water gun.

It covers everything from how to choose the bamboo, the materials you need, and how to make it, to tips on how to play with it.

If you can get some bamboo, why not use this as a guide to make one yourself? It could also be a great craft project for your child’s summer vacation.

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Plantain leaf sumo

This is a video introducing grass sumo using plantain leaves.

It’s a short video, but the rules are simple: you hook the blades of grass together and pull; the side whose grass breaks loses.

It’s an easy game you can play with grasses other than plantain, so try it with different kinds.

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In conclusion

How did you like the recommended nature activities for children? Many play activities that used to be common are things modern kids rarely get to experience.

While playing in nature can involve risks, it’s fine as long as adults keep an eye on them.

Nature play will surely be a fresh and enjoyable experience for children.