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

Ninja Game

[Exercise & Gymnastics for Kids] Recommended Rule-Based Game for 4- and 5-Year-Olds: 'Ninja Play' / Rule-based active games, exercises, and gymnastics educational videos to improve motor skills together with Mom

This is a “Ninja Game,” a pretend-play activity kids love that also gets them moving, and it can be played indoors.

As ninjas, the children move while staying hidden: they follow closely behind the leading adult, circling around the spot.

When the adult turns around and says, “Who’s there?” the children must quickly crouch down to hide.

And when you think of ninjas, you think of shuriken.

The adult pretends to throw shuriken at the children’s heads and feet, and they try to dodge them: crouch if it’s aimed at the head, and jump if it’s aimed at the feet.

It’s a super exciting game that even younger preschoolers can enjoy.

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Mojo-Mojo Bug

Childcare Magazine Hiroba, April 2018 Issue: “It’s Time for Movement Play! ~Wriggly Bugs”

A wiggly-wiggly bug game that combines imitation and tag! After imitating a crybaby bug or an angry bug to the song “Mr.

Bug, Mr.

Bug, here you come,” the teacher’s cue of “Mojo-mojo!” starts a game of tag.

Singing while seated is fine, but if you squat and stand, spread your arms wide, or scrunch your body small to imitate the bugs with big whole-body movements, you’ll boost the amount of exercise.

Make sure you have plenty of space to run around freely before you start and have fun!

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A children’s circle song where you keep adding friends as you play! Here’s an idea from Karasu Kazunoko.

Circle songs aren’t just fun—they’re said to play an important role in fostering children’s language development and sense of rhythm.

Deepen communication by singing while playing together with teachers, parents, or friends! Children stand in a circle while one person walks around them in loops.

When the song ends, the walker taps the friend in front of them to add another member to the group.

Moguradon’s

November nursery rhyme “Mogura-don”

A children’s hand-play song to enjoy interacting with friends through singing and movement! Here’s an idea for the game “Mogura-don” (Mr.

Mole).

These traditional play songs are often used in children’s hand games and group activities.

Their lyrics and melodies are short and easy to remember, which is part of their charm.

In this simple game, everyone forms a circle and walks around the person playing the “mole,” who sits in the center, while singing.

When the song ends, the “mole” stands up and tries to catch the children.

Give it a try!

Lick of ice cream

Tomobe Kindergarten Sports Day Event Description No. 6: “Lick the Ice Cream”

Aim for the goal while keeping your balance! Here’s an idea for “Ice Cream Lick.” It’s a fun relay perfect for a 5-year-old’s sports day, featuring a quirky, eye-catching ice cream with lots of impact.

Place a large ice cream made from colored plastic bags on a giant cone, and carry it to the finish while maintaining balance! Kids can enjoy it as a relay on their own, or you can adapt it into a parent-child event.

Work together and head for the goal!