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Winter activities to enjoy at daycare! Outdoor play and nature play that warm the heart and body.

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

We’ve gathered lots of ideas for activities you can enjoy with children during the cold winter months!

In addition to outdoor and playground activities that let kids interact with natural materials like snow, ice, and nuts, we’re introducing plenty of options for getting bodies moving to warm up, as well as traditional games that have been passed down through the years.

When it gets cold, we tend to stay indoors, but it’s a great chance to show kids that moving their bodies helps them warm up.

Incorporate a variety of activities and enjoy the winter season together with children—keeping both hearts and bodies warm and full of energy!

Winter activities you can enjoy at daycare! Outdoor and nature play that warm the body and soul (31–40)

Making a spinning top with a paper cup

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Making a spinning top with a paper cup

Here’s a fun winter craft idea: a spinning top made from a paper cup! Start by marking the rim of the cup so the side is divided into eight equal sections, then cut along the marks with scissors.

Be careful not to cut all the way to the bottom—leave about 1 centimeter uncut from the base.

Spread the cut sections outward to form a flower-like shape.

Next, trim the edges and decorate as you like.

Make the axle from origami paper.

You can create it by doing the “zabuton” fold three times, so it’s easy enough for kids to try.

Finally, insert the axle into the inside of the paper cup, and it’s done! It’s perfect for playing with around New Year’s.

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Snowman soccer and target practice

Let's Enjoy Winter Activities! [Ages 0–2] | Minami Senrioka Play & Learning Nursery School [Daycare/Kindergarten Event]

Snowman soccer and target practice

Try shooting crumpled newspaper balls into mini goals decorated with snowman motifs.

Even children in 1- and 2-year-old infant classes can enjoy this activity.

It’s also fun to set up lots of goals and let them choose where to shoot.

Another recommended game is to stick snowman motifs on plastic bottles and have the children throw palm-sized newspaper balls to knock them over.

It’s great practice for throwing a ball by hand.

Let’s keep our bodies moving and have fun, even in the cold season.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some recommended winter activities. By incorporating activities that match children’s ages and interests, we can deepen their engagement with the season. When playing outdoors on cold days, don’t forget to dress appropriately for the temperature. It’s also important to check in advance for hazards like icy ground and set up the environment so children can play more safely. When playing in the snow, review the rules for snow play together with the children before you start. Enjoy winter activities together and have a wonderful time.