[Childcare] Have fun even on rainy days! Indoor play ideas

Balloon Basketball

Balloon Basketball Even 1-Year-Olds Can Enjoy! #at-homeplay #homeplay #simpleplay #indoorplay #parentchildplay #balloonplay #momlife

Basketball with fluffy balloons!? Here’s a balloon-basketball idea.

When you think of balloons, you probably imagine them popping up and then drifting down slowly.

But apparently, with just a simple wrap of something, a balloon can transform into a ball.

All you need is a balloon, vinyl tape, and a pool noodle.

Inflate the balloon and wrap it with vinyl tape, and your ball is ready! Cut a pool noodle in half to make a hoop, and you can enjoy basketball at home.

It’s a fun idea that even infants can play with!

playing with a ball

[For 1-year-olds] Playing with colored balls! 4 ways to play

Let’s play with palm-sized colored balls with one-year-olds.

You can try color-sorting by sticking each ball onto a spot of the same color, or play “basketball” by tossing balls into a cardboard box—there are many ways to play depending on your ideas.

It’s best to interact while respecting the child’s feelings of “I want to try” and “I want to do it this way.” If possible, secure enough space so children can move between their favorite activity corners.

Even indoors, let’s get plenty of movement and have fun playing.

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The pill bug fell over!

2020 Nursery Magazine “Hiroba” July Issue Serial Feature: “It’s Time for Movement Play!”

If you look carefully in parks and plazas, you can find pill bugs.

The way they curl up into a little ball when you touch them is amusing, and they’re a familiar insect that children know well.

Let’s play by imitating those pill bugs.

It’s a game you can play indoors even when it’s raining.

Since you sit and roll over, it’s also easy to incorporate as an indoor activity.

There are lots of fun motions: flapping arms and legs and rolling in time with a teacher’s or adult’s cue, doing finger plays, or crawling.

Let’s all become pill bugs together with your friends.

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At-home games you can play with a towel

[At-home Play: Physical Activities] Easy towel-based games you can do at home! Get through the summer with indoor play for kids. Introduced by a nursery school principal and a childcare worker.

Let’s play with everyday materials! Here are some at-home play ideas using towels.

Towels are familiar items for both adults and children in daily life.

This time, let’s try playing with towels you have at your preschool or at home.

If you put a bag inside an open towel and roll it up tightly, it transforms into a ball that makes a crinkly sound.

If you tie the ends of a bath towel, it turns into a sled for dolls.

It’s fun how the shapes change, isn’t it? It’s a wonderful idea that lets children use their creativity while they play.

Handmade toy made from masking tape (yojo tape)

[At-home play] A handmade toy you can make in 10 seconds! A toy made only with masking tape has revolutionized the daycare. Introduced by a director and a daycare-teacher mom.

What can we make? Here are some ideas for DIY toys using masking tape.

Masking tape is probably something you have on hand both at preschool and at home.

Let’s try making toys with it.

You could even set a time limit and improvise—how exciting! What would you make? What kinds of ideas would children come up with? Just thinking about it is exciting, isn’t it? In the video, it’s used like tunnels and pockets.

Give it a try and incorporate it into your playtime.

Cleaning Eurhythmics

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Let’s make use of handkerchiefs and organza fabric! Here are some ideas for “cleaning-themed eurhythmics.” Eurhythmics is an educational method that combines music and movement, and it’s said to be especially effective in early childhood.

This time, let’s play with a cleaning theme through cleaning eurhythmics.

By using handkerchiefs, children can move their hands and arms in time with the music.

A nice benefit is that they can develop a sense of force control and rhythm while having fun.

Using light, soft materials also makes them easier for children to handle!

Bomb game

[Indoor Play] A Game Enjoyable Across Ages [Bomb Game]

The excitement just won’t stop! Here’s a fun idea for a bomb game.

It’s a great way to build concentration and decision-making skills while playing.

All you need is a device that can play music and a ball or balloon.

Have the participants stand in a circle facing each other.

While the music is playing, pass the ball to the person next to you.

When the music stops, whoever is holding the ball loses—simple as that.

It’s sure to be a hit with preschool classes!