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

[Trump] Takoyaki

Surprisingly little-known!? A simple card game! Kids can enjoy it from around age 4 🤩 #playingcards #shortvideo #howtoplay

Enjoy a simple-rules playing card game! Here’s an idea called “Takoyaki.” Don’t you think card games are fun and full of learning for kids? By memorizing the rules and taking turns, they can develop memory and concentration.

The rules of Takoyaki are simple and easy to understand, so once they get used to the game, the kids can even play against each other.

It could be fun to set up a tournament in class, too! Give it a try.

Rolling Dodgeball

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Let me introduce Rolling Dodgeball, a game where you roll the ball instead of throwing it.

The rules are similar to regular dodgeball, but players are split into inside and outside groups, and the ball is rolled to keep the game going.

If an inside player is hit by a ball rolled by someone on the outside, they move to the outside and join their team’s attack from there.

It can also be fun to decide the winner by counting how many players remain inside at the end.

Unlike regular dodgeball, this version uses a soft ball, so you can play safely.

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Rock-Paper-Scissors Sugoroku

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Turn your room into a sugoroku board! Here’s an idea for a Rock-Paper-Scissors Sugoroku game.

Sugoroku is a traditional Japanese board game where you advance spaces using dice.

However, in this version, you move forward by playing rock-paper-scissors instead of rolling dice.

The rules are simple: win to advance, lose and return to the start.

Kids can join in easily.

Set up mats, balance beams, and vaulting boxes around the room to represent the spaces.

If you’re playing with a large group, holding it in a gym or hall is recommended!

Daikon-pulling game

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A game that kids and adults can enjoy! Here are some ideas for the Daikon Pulling Game.

It’s a fun game that works well with both small and large groups! The rules are simple and easy to understand, so anyone—from children to adults—can join in.

Divide into the “daikon” role and the “puller” role, and give it a try.

It gets even more exciting with larger groups, but it’s still plenty of fun with fewer people, making it great for any group size.

Once everyone gets the hang of it, trying team matches and competing for time sounds like a lot of fun!

Abdominal Muscle Chain Game

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A unique game to build core strength! Here’s an idea for an Ab Chain Game.

Your core plays an important role when standing, sitting, walking, and running.

Developing a strong core is essential for balance and good posture.

This time, let’s try the Ab Chain Game to train your core while having fun.

Get ready by lying on your back in a circle with your friends! Starting with the child holding the ball, use your abs to lift your upper body and pass the ball to the next friend.

The key is to hold the ball firmly with both hands!

Bug-catching game

[For 3-year-olds] We played pretend bug catching!

Once you’ve got your very own original bug cage and butterfly net, it’s time to head out! Here are some ideas for pretend bug catching.

Bugs are familiar friends to children—whether it’s spotting pill bugs on a walk or chasing butterflies.

This time, let’s make a one-of-a-kind bug cage and net.

We’ll use recycled materials like milk cartons and plastic bags.

Decorate them with pens, stickers, and cutouts of your favorite motifs from construction paper.

Once you’re done, let’s go out to the schoolyard or park!

chimney game

Chimney Game! Ball Play (4- and 5-Year-Olds)

Let’s do our best not to lose to the chimney sweeper! Here’s an idea for a chimney game.

This is a unique game that uses balls and mats.

If your center doesn’t have mats, connected cardboard pieces will also work.

A teacher, transformed into a chimney sweeper, goes inside the chimney.

The children try to toss balls into the chimney so they won’t lose to the sweeper.

They can build skills by making strategies and watching for moments when the teacher lets their guard down.

Give it a try! If you have a large group, a key tip is to prepare more balls than the number of participants.