[Childcare] From small to large groups! A collection of fun game ideas

What shall we make with rock, scissors, paper?

[Hand Play] What Shall We Make with Rock, Scissors, Paper? (Maatan)

It’s a hand game song where you combine rock, scissors, and paper hand shapes to transform them into all sorts of things! Make both hands into scissors to be a crab, both hands into paper to be a butterfly, or combine rock and scissors to be a snail—depending on the combinations, you can create many different shapes.

Before starting the song, ask the children questions like, “What could we make with paper and rock?” Then turn their ideas into original lyrics and sing—this will make it even more exciting! For teachers, it’s also great fun to see what imaginative ideas the children will come up with.

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Silhouette Quiz

Snow Man [Silhouette Quiz in front of RAYS] Why is Fukazawa drenched in sweat…⁉️

Let’s use hints and silhouettes to find the answer! Here are some silhouette quiz ideas.

They’re perfect for older preschoolers to enjoy while building their observation skills.

Show silhouettes of animals or objects and have the children guess what they are.

Because you give hints as they answer, kids can tackle the challenge with confidence.

For variations, you can reveal the silhouette little by little in a step-by-step silhouette quiz, or let the children touch the actual object and use that as a hint.

Learning visually helps nurture interest in colors and shapes, making it a fun way to learn!

Drop the Handkerchief

Handkerchief Drop (Tag) – Indoor Exercise Play Recreation [Arranged Version]

Hankachi Otoshi (Drop the Handkerchief) is a game that tests two skills: noticing when a handkerchief has been dropped and dropping it without being noticed! Everyone sits in a circle while one person walks around the outside.

As they circle, they secretly drop a handkerchief behind someone and run.

If the person notices, they chase the dropper—if they manage to tag them, the dropper is safe; if not, the person who didn’t catch them becomes the next “it.” It’s fun to see the differences in children’s behavior—some never notice the handkerchief, while others make it obvious when they drop it! If you play indoors, the floor can be slippery, so teachers should stand around the circle and provide solid support.

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Hula hoop relay

The English game that gets events excited is hula hoop [Summer Camp, Hiratsuka General Park]

Instead of spinning a hula hoop around your waist, this game is called “Hula Hoop Pass,” where you pass the hoop along to the next person.

At the start signal, the person at the front threads the hula hoop over their head, feet, and hands to get through it and then passes it to the next person.

Each person passes it on in turn, but if you use your hands to help or let go of the person next to you, you’re out.

Keep your hands firmly linked and move your body to pass the hula hoop to the next person.

Even small children can play, though the hoop might be large and a bit tricky to handle.

Older kindergarteners will likely get really excited and have lots of fun with it!

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Bowling

Anyone can do it! At-Home Rec, Vol. 7: Easy Bowling

Let’s play bowling—a game that kids and adults alike can enjoy! One of the great things about this bowling activity is how easy it is to make using everyday recycled materials.

You can use empty plastic bottles or milk cartons as pins, and throw a rubber ball; if you don’t have a ball, you can make one easily by crumpling newspaper into a ball and wrapping it tightly with duct tape.

For small children or preschoolers, let them throw from a closer spot, and adjust the throwing distance based on age so everyone can have fun.

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