[Childcare] Overnight childcare ideas: from activities to games

sleepover

I think many preschools plan an overnight stay for the oldest class.

As children move up to the oldest group, their admiration grows because they know there will be an overnight event.

The children who take part will likely feel both excited to spend time with friends and teachers away from their families and a little bit anxious.

There will be lots of fun activities, like cooking meals together, having a campfire, and watching a movie! To help prevent anxiety in this different environment, share the overall plan with the children and check in with parents beforehand about any concerns, so everyone can enjoy a fun overnight stay.

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Playing campsite

[2-Year-Olds] Everything is handmade by the kids! Let's play campgrounds!

Here’s a handmade “pretend camping” activity you can enjoy outdoors, too.

Let’s make a tent—an essential for camping—by drawing pictures on a plastic bag with colored pens.

For fishing, blow up balloons and turn them into fish.

Talk about what colors you want your fish to be as you make them! For the barbecue, make the corn by wrapping bubble wrap to create the texture.

Prepare other foods like yakisoba and vegetables, and chat about what kind of barbecue you want while you make them.

A handmade camping day like this is sure to be a hit!

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Touch & In-Game

Let’s play with balls and balloons! Here’s a touch-and-in game idea.

It’s a wonderful activity that helps children build concentration while having fun.

Spread baskets and colored balls on the floor, and while continuously tapping the balloon to keep it from falling, put the colored balls into the baskets.

In this game, kids use dexterity and reflexes to control the balloon while collecting the balls.

It gets their bodies moving as they play, so try it with children who are great at tidying up!

centipede ogre

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Move nimbly and avoid danger! Here’s an idea for a game called Centipede Tag.

You probably know there are many types of tag, like Freeze Tag and Color Tag.

Have you heard of Centipede Tag, where you work together with teammates to escape the tagger? Assign one person as the tagger, and everyone else is on the centipede team.

The centipede players place their hands on the shoulders of the person in front and stay connected without letting go.

When the last person in the centipede gets tagged, the tagger switches.

It’s tough to escape from a freely moving tagger, but by cooperating, the centipede team will build strong bonds.

Alien Repatriation Game

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Let’s work together with friends to help the aliens! Here’s an idea for an Alien Return game.

You’ll need balloons, markers, and something to mark the start and finish lines.

In this simple game, you carry balloon “aliens” to the goal—but cooperating with friends is absolutely required.

That’s because you play in teams of four, holding hands, and the rule is that you can’t let go! Coordinate your moves using your linked hands, heads, shoulders, or hips, and call out to sync your timing.

Work together and save the aliens!

balloon volleyball

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Tap the pom-poms and balloons to build motor skills and balance! Here’s a balloon volleyball idea.

All you need is a net and some balloons.

It’s a fun way to get moving! With this simple game using a net and balloons, kids will try not to let the balloon fall, reacting quickly and working to send it into the opponent’s court.

It not only boosts physical ability, but also serves as a great activity for learning cooperation and teamwork.

Give it a try!

Cat and Mouse

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Which team will win? Here’s a game idea called Cats and Mice.

What you need are designated areas for each team.

Make the most of the room so the children can move around freely and play in a spacious environment.

Split into a Cat team and a Mouse team, and play a game where you try to return to your territory without getting caught by the teacher.

It’s a fun activity that makes kids burst into laughter, with the tension of listening carefully so they don’t mishear, and the exhilarating feeling of running away! In the end, which team will have more members? Give it a try!