Useful for childcare! Today’s recommended recreational activities, including fingerplay and games!

A Little Stroll

Let’s enjoy a special little walk! Here are some ideas for short strolls.

Don’t many preschools usually make use of parks, plazas, and their own playgrounds for outdoor activities? This time, let’s try taking a brief walk to nearby preschools or public facilities! Interactions among the children, as well as with the people at these facilities, are valuable opportunities to nurture their social skills.

Even as their hearts race with excitement, seeing them reach out their hands and call out to one another really lets us feel their growth.

Newspaper Game

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You only need two things to prepare! Here’s an idea for a newspaper sheet game.

It’s also a great option when you have to switch activities indoors due to sudden bad weather.

With just newspaper and tape, you can start playing right away! Set up a long chain of connected newspaper sheets under a chair.

While sitting on the chair, move both feet left and right to store the newspaper under the chair.

The key is to use the entire sole of your feet, which also makes it perfect for strengthening your core.

Color Play Game

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A colorful floor makeover! Here are some play game ideas that use colors.

They’re fun activities that nurture color sense and attention.

Cut five colors of tape into short pieces and stick them on the floor; as children look for and step on each specified color, they can develop their ability to distinguish colors and follow rules.

The game is simple yet helps train reflexes and balance, and it’s perfect for group fun.

Try incorporating it as an activity in your after-school day service.

Popular song medley in May

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Let’s create a Singing Day where everyone gets excited with their favorite songs! Here are some popular May song medleys.

Children are probably getting familiar with various nursery rhymes every day at daycare or kindergarten, right? If you ask each child, “What’s your favorite song?” you’ll likely hear a wide variety of answers.

Plus, let’s enjoy Singing Day by mixing in trending songs from anime and movies! It’s also great to make DIY microphones and costumes.

The appeal is that everyone can have fun in a relaxed and free-spirited atmosphere!

[Hand Play] Autumn Hand Play

[Fingerplay] Autumn Fingerplay Medley [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Here are some hand games you can enjoy with children in autumn.

The first is “Yakiimo Goo-Choki-Pa.” Its catchy rhythm and fun lyrics, plus the rock-paper-scissors at the end, make it a favorite that really appeals to kids.

The second is “Tonbo no Megane” (Dragonfly Glasses).

It beautifully expresses how the autumn sky changes as seen through a dragonfly’s eyes.

The third is “Matsubokkuri” (Pine Cone).

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hum along when you find a pine cone outdoors.

If you replace the word “monkey” with a child’s name, it really livens things up.

The fourth is “Ookina Kuri no Ki no Shita de” (Under the Big Chestnut Tree).

Many of you may know this one.

It’s a hand game that’s fun to play in pairs, facing a friend or teacher.

The fifth is “Donguri to Korisu” (Acorns and a Little Squirrel).

Numbers appear in the song, so it helps deepen children’s understanding of counting.

We’ve introduced five hand games recommended for autumn.

Try adapting them while watching the children’s reactions, and expand the play to make it even more enjoyable.

[Parent and child bonding] Riding the bus

The song game “Riding the Bus” [Ouchien #095]

Enjoy bonding time with parents and children! Here are some ideas for “Riding the Bus.” Many parents and teachers may remember playing this when they were young.

Sing along with the song “Riding the Bus” and enjoy close interaction with the children.

Sway your bodies to the rhythm and imitate the bus movements described in the lyrics to share a fun, hands-on experience together.

It’s a perfect idea for a recreation activity that strengthens bonds!

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!