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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)

Sponge block circuit

[Asunaro Nursery School] Circuit Play (Gather!! Nonoichi Kids)

Sponge block circuit

Let’s build your own course! Here are some ideas for a circuit using sponge blocks.

What you’ll need: sponge blocks, mats, a balance beam, and masking tape if necessary.

Sponge blocks come in a variety of shapes—rectangles, squares, triangles, and cylinders! Use a rich variety of sponge blocks to create your circuit course.

If you combine a balance beam and mats within the course, it’s sure to get kids excited and engaged.

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bubble ball

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

ball basket

We rented out a gym for a team showdown! Our hardcore obstacle course battle got way too crazy lol

ball basket

People of every generation have likely played games with balls, and individuals vary widely in how good they are at handling them.

Precisely because there are personal differences in ball control, incorporating it into obstacles can create more sophisticated tactics in a race.

You can also adjust the difficulty by changing combinations such as target size, the distance to it, and ball size.

If the throw misses the target, quickly getting the ball back to the thrower is necessary, so a cooperative attitude is important, isn’t it?

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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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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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A circuit for jumping over cardboard boxes

[You can do this at home too ✨] Circuit movement play 🎶 Let’s use things you have at home and move our bodies together!

A circuit for jumping over cardboard boxes

You can prepare this with materials you have at home or in your classroom! Here’s an idea for a cardboard jumping circuit.

You’ll need cardboard, scissors, a pen, a long floor cushion, and masking tape or vinyl tape.

Draw large illustrations on the cardboard and cut it in half.

Jump over the cut cardboard pieces and make your way to the goal.

With repeated actions like squatting and jumping, your whole body will warm up nicely.

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