[For Kids] Outdoor Recreation Games: Fun Outdoor Play

Shoe-tossing

Anything goes: Just throw it far! Extreme Modified Shoe-Toss Championship!

The game of throwing shoes far, called “kutsu-tobashi,” is fun all by itself.

First, you draw a line on the ground.

Everyone lines up and kicks their foot to send a shoe flying—the person whose shoe goes the farthest wins.

It’s simple, but really fun! There’s also a swing version: you pump the swing and try to fling your shoe as far as possible without getting off.

I think it’s a game that was born from nothing in particular, but the simpler the game, the more exciting it gets! Incidentally, in Wakayama Prefecture there’s even an event where people spit out pickled plum pits and compete to see who can send them the farthest.

kamakura (snow hut/igloo)

Three sisters savoring sweet red bean soup inside the snow hut they worked hard to build—a blissful moment.

Don’t you ever find yourself longing for those snow-made “kamakura” igloos you often see on travel shows? Eating hot pot inside a kamakura is just the best, isn’t it? I always wonder, though—why doesn’t the heat from the hot pot melt the kamakura? If you live in a region with heavy snowfall, how about building a kamakura and playing in it? It can be dangerous for kids to do it alone, so make sure to build it with an adult.

If you live somewhere without snow, try making a kamakura out of cardboard! It might be surprisingly fun!

Ball Toss Game

[Ball-Tag Game] Guaranteed fun! While you play, you can train decision-making, peripheral vision, and teamwork. Recommended as a warm-up.

Ball games are fun for everyone, regardless of gender, aren’t they? There are many theories about the origin of the ball—some say sheep’s wool happened to roll into a ball, others say people kicked around a skull… Hmm, the skull theory is a bit scary.

Let me introduce one of the many “hit-with-a-ball” games.

Imagine dodgeball without a set court.

Instead of wildly throwing at opponents, you have to make three passes within your own team before hitting an opponent.

Just adding this one rule suddenly makes it feel much more like a sport.

Be sure to play in a park where ball games are allowed.

dodgeball

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If there’s a ball around, “Dodgeball first!” is practically the kids’ catchphrase—it’s that popular.

It’s said to have originated in the UK, though there are various theories.

Since the rule is as simple as “you’re out if you get hit by the ball,” it’s hard to pin down its exact origins.

There are official rules, but it can be more fun as a game when the kids present decide things on the fly.

For example, boys might have to use their non-dominant hand, or girls can be hit twice before they’re out—being flexible is one of dodgeball’s charms.

But it’s absolutely not okay to deliberately aim above the face!

Balloon Tennis

We played with Anpanman's “Big Balloon Tennis”! ★Anpanman Big Balloon Tennis★

Kids’ smiles bursting with joy! Here are some balloon tennis ideas.

Tennis is usually played with a racket and a tennis ball, right? In the video, they’re using rackets with Anpanman illustrations.

Using larger-than-normal balloons might make it easier to hit with the racket.

Since balloons can easily be carried away by the wind, if you play balloon tennis outdoors, it’s best to choose a spacious area and a day with little wind.

It’s also a fun idea for indoor play.

Poko-pen

Item No. 126: An almost-thirty-something goes all-out playing “Pokopen”!!!

Pocopén, a game with a cute name, is also recommended for children because it has detailed rules.

First, everyone lightly pokes the tagger’s back with their fingers while singing.

When the tagger finds a hiding child, they should touch the predetermined base and shout loudly, “Pocopén!” The children who are running away need to help each other so they won’t be found by the tagger, which fosters a strong sense of unity.

Since the tagger must return to the base whenever they spot a child on the run, it’s quite a workout.

If you set the base on a slope, it also helps build stamina.

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ball tag

Ball Tag | Say goodbye to swarm soccer! | Dramatic improvement in movement | Ball Exercises @coordisports-

Keeping your distance from others while connecting passes is tough, isn’t it? Especially with younger elementary kids, they tend to swarm around the ball during ball games.

That’s why “Ball Tag” is perfect for developing a sense of spacing.

The tagger (it) tags the person holding the ball.

If you’re holding the ball, you have to pass it quickly or you’ll get tagged, which helps train your passing sense.

Also, the person with the ball can’t move, so everyone can enjoy the game in a limited space, which is a nice bonus.

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