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

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!

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

A circuit for jumping over cardboard boxes

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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.

Balance Ball Circuit

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Balance Ball Circuit

Here are some ideas for a circuit using a balance ball.

All you need to prepare is a balance ball.

Many people may think of it as something adults use for rehabilitation or training, but there are plenty of fun ways to play with a balance ball, so I highly recommend it! Of course, it’s great for practicing balance and strengthening the core, but you can also incorporate activities suited to each child’s stage of development—like crawling under a springy, bouncy balance ball or clinging to it tightly and using their whole body.

ball basket

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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?

wall climbing

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wall climbing

An idea for a wall-climbing activity that gets the viewers excited too.

Set up a wall along the course and have participants climb it.

You can use any material for the wall, but a wooden signboard or a slatted panel works well.

If it’s simply placed, there’s a risk it could tip over, so teachers should firmly support it from both sides.

It’s also important to set the wall height so that participants can just barely reach the top with their hands.

That way it’s safe to climb and still gives a sense of accomplishment.

Circuit of the large cube

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Circuit of the large cube

Let’s get moving while we play! Here are some circuit ideas using large blocks.

All you need are large blocks.

Many kids love building houses or making tunnels with big blocks, right? Try adapting these ideas into a circuit course.

A tunnel with clear windows is unique and fun, letting kids pass through with excitement.

Both the children going through the tunnel and those watching will feel the thrill.

Since there’s a chance of bumping faces or falling, be sure to take precautions when using large blocks for physical activities.

For the kindergarten sports day! List of obstacle course ideas (41–50)

A circuit where you role-play as a ninja

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A circuit where you role-play as a ninja

Nin-nin! Swift and stylish moves! Here are some circuit ideas for becoming a ninja.

Prepare a ninja transformation set made from construction paper, a balance beam, a jump rope, mats, and so on.

The video introduces circuit ideas for three-year-olds, but with a few tweaks, many of them can be uniquely adapted for two-year-olds as well! Let’s use the balance beam, jump rope, and mats to fully get into ninja mode.

Wearing a ninja dress-up set to boost the mood is a great idea, too.

pedal-powered bike

It seems like things would get even more exciting if there were a competition involving some kind of ride.

So, I’d like to propose a foot-propelled bike.

A foot-propelled bike, also known as a “kick bike,” is like a bicycle that you push along by kicking the ground with your feet.

It could be fun to include race-like elements to match the name “circuit.” How about waving a flag at the finish line? Since it can go a little fast, don’t forget to prepare helmets.