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For the kindergarten sports day! A list of obstacle course ideas

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An obstacle race where you compete for speed while overcoming all kinds of obstacles is a sport that both participants and spectators can enjoy.

Some nursery schools and kindergartens may include obstacle races in their sports days.

This time, we’ll introduce obstacle race ideas that are perfect for such sports day events.

In addition to classics like crawling under nets and hopscotch, we’ve included activities like vaulting boxes and horizontal bars—perfect for showcasing the children’s daily practice—so please use these as a reference.

We hope it becomes a fun, memorable sports day!

For the kindergarten sports day! Obstacle course idea list (21–30)

bubble ball

obstacle course

bubble ball

We recommend incorporating bubble balls into obstacle relays.

They offer many advantages, such as high safety and minimal storage space.

There are various ways to use them—jumping on the bubble ball, carrying the ball with two people, or getting inside a tube-shaped bubble ball and pushing against each other—so feel free to get creative.

Bubble soccer and bubble sumo, which were devised to maintain social distancing during the COVID period, also seem to be options, so check them out if you’re interested.

When using bubble balls, it’s best to remove glasses and accessories, as they can cause damage or injury.

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Fun Parent-Child Circuit

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Happy time with parent and child ☺️ The children look so happy ☺️Family Parent and child Parent-child competition Sports Day
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Like a little adventure! Here are some fun parent–child circuit ideas.

It’s great when the events let guardians see moments of their children’s growth.

This time, let’s try a jam-packed circuit that blends elements of exercise and recreation.

With activities like piggyback rides, balance beams, and “Acchi Muite Hoi,” it’s sure to be full of smiles from both guardians and kids! If teachers join in too, it could help deepen trust even further.

Definitely give it a try.

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To the kindergarten sports day! List of obstacle race ideas (31–40)

Circuit of circulation

[Ages 3–5] Build motor skills with a roaming activity circuit!

Circuit of circulation

Let’s develop physical abilities! Here are some ideas for a circuit-style activity.

A circuit course is one of the activities often done at sports days or during physical play.

In this event, participants move from one station to the next around a circuit—such as vaulting boxes and horizontal bars—completing each task in turn.

Children can move their bodies dynamically and give it their all, which helps improve their athletic skills.

Be sure to try incorporating it on this occasion.

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Cardboard kart circuit

[3-year-olds] We made carts and had a race!

Cardboard kart circuit

Let’s have fun with decorations too! Here are some ideas for a cardboard kart circuit.

What you’ll need: a kart made from cardboard, hats made from construction paper, crayons or colored pencils, coloring pages, double-sided tape, building blocks, and balloons.

Some kids may have played go-kart or racing kart games before, right? Hop into a cardboard kart and race along a course made from blocks! It’s also great to arrange it as a parent-child activity.

Since decorating the cardboard karts is part of the fun, the making process looks exciting too!

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Pa or Po

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Pa or Po

A tool that looks like a bucket with strings attached—let’s have them enjoy the unique sensation of coordinating their hands and feet through the strings.

The balance between the force of the hands pulling upward and the feet is crucial; focus firmly on this to aim for a stable walking motion.

Until they get used to how it moves, even just walking will be difficult, but once they’ve gotten the hang of it, it’s recommended to add challenges like stepping over a rope.

Large strides make it hard to keep balance, so start with small steps and gradually help them learn how to maintain their balance.

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One rotation on a trampoline

[Showdown] We rented out a gym for an obstacle course tournament!! Crawling under nets, vaulting boxes, and even some mishaps!? Pokerun Sports Day

One rotation on a trampoline

This obstacle involves bouncing in place on a trampoline while gradually rotating your body; once you complete a full turn, you can step off and start running.

It tests both the stability of your trampoline jumps and your ability to smoothly change your body’s orientation while bouncing.

If you lose balance and put a foot down outside, you must redo the rotation, so the key is to advance while keeping stability in mind.

It’s also important to determine, for each person, how much twist allows you to maintain a stable posture and where that line lies.

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Milk Carton Circuit

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Make it with everyday materials! Here are some circuit course ideas using milk cartons.

All you need are milk cartons and tape.

After cutting the cartons, connect them using an accordion fold.

They can be used as lane dividers, and it’s also fun to incorporate them into activities by putting organza fabric or colorful balls inside the cartons.

For children with allergies, using juice or tea cartons instead of milk cartons is a safer option.

Give it a try!

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