Recommended activities and recreational games for November: A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn

All-you-can-pack roasted sweet potato game

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This is a recreation activity where you can stuff as many “baked sweet potatoes” made from newspaper as you like into a plastic bag.

You make the sweet potatoes by wrapping crumpled newspaper in purple copy paper.

Once you’ve placed plenty of sweet potatoes and bags on the table, you’re ready to go.

At the signal to start, the all-you-can-stuff sweet potato game begins.

Participants pack the sweet potatoes into the bag to avoid leaving gaps and try to see how many they can fit within the time limit.

It’s a fun challenge to pack the sweet potatoes so the bag doesn’t tear and nothing falls out.

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Persimmon Throwing Game

Persimmon Toss Game for Autumn Recreation ♫ [Recreation for Seniors]

This is a game where you make persimmons out of newspaper and throw them, inspired by the autumn fruit.

Wrap crumpled newspaper with orange tape and draw leaves with a pen to complete your persimmon.

You can also wrap the newspaper with tissue paper or a plastic bag, then place it inside a plastic bag and trim the excess to create a lightweight and safe persimmon.

A seated game where you aim to toss the persimmons into a net will test your concentration.

If you’re playing with multiple people, it’s also fun to split into teams and try hitting a target placed behind you.

It’s a persimmon-themed activity that people of all ages, from children to seniors, can enjoy.

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Moon-viewing game

Team up to play the “Moon-Viewing Game”

By the time November arrives, the air is crisp and clear, making the moon and stars look especially beautiful.

So here’s a fun recreation that anyone—young or old—can enjoy.

We call it the “Moon-Viewing Game.” All you need is a sanpō (the traditional three-legged tray used for offerings, like for New Year’s kagami mochi or dumplings during moon-viewing festivals) and some newspaper.

Crumple the newspaper into balls and compete to see how many you can stack on the sanpō.

You can also use balls or candies instead of newspaper and stack those for extra fun.

It’s great because you can customize it in lots of ways—team matches, time attacks, and more!

Table curling

Floor curling, Carlet Taito Tournament 2 on 2012-06-30

Curling is one of the popular winter sports, and this is its tabletop version.

The rules are almost the same as the real thing.

Stones that remain closest to the center of the circle score points.

It feels a bit like playing marbles.

If you look online, you’ll find sets for sale—give it a try.

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Finger exercise: Donguri Korokoro

Music Therapy Recreation – Autumn Edition [For Day-Service Senior Care Facilities and At-Home Preventive Care]

For those looking for indoor autumn activities, I recommend a finger-movement exercise themed around the song “Donguri Korokoro.” Move your hands in the set order of rock–scissors–paper to the rhythm of the song.

Once you get used to the hand movements, try adding your voice as you go.

Performing it along with guitar, drums, or other percussion will create an even stronger sense of unity.

It’s an activity that gets everyone excited, whether you speed up the tempo and sing or do it together with a large group.

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balloon volleyball

Family balloon volleyball tournament! Who will win?! Showdown, game, at-home play, VS

Volleyball is the quintessential indoor sport.

It’s a popular activity in PE classes and school clubs.

However, when you want to play volleyball seriously, it can cost money—you might need to rent a gym and buy a ball.

You also have to gather enough players, which can be exhausting before you even start playing.

That’s when balloon volleyball comes in handy! Instead of a ball, you use a balloon, and for the net to divide the court, you can use a piece of string.

This way, you can play without spending much money.

And since you’re using a balloon, it won’t fly too far or hurt if it hits someone.

It’s a game that even young children can enjoy together!

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Pudding Game

[20 Easy Classroom Activity Ideas No. 18] Pudding Game

Even when it comes to indoor recreation, sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect game—there may be rules about the number of players, or you might need special supplies.

In those situations, we recommend the Pudding Game.

The Pudding Game is a simple and fun game that anyone can play, anywhere, with any number of players.

How to play: Choose one person to be “It.” Depending on the number of participants, have everyone sit facing each other, and place an eraser in the center.

When “It” says “yakisoba,” everyone says “ya” and raises their right hand.

Next, when “It” says “karaage,” everyone says “ka” and raises their left hand.

When “It” says “onigiri,” everyone says “o” and raises both hands.

And when “It” says “pudding,” everyone tries to grab the eraser in the middle.

The first person to grab it wins.

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