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Party games that are a hit at kindergartens and nursery schools

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Here are some party game ideas for kindergartens and preschools that will spark children’s excitement!

By having fun together, smiles will abound and a sense of camaraderie will grow.

There are lots of games that are easy to prepare and can liven things up in a short time.

When children play cooperatively, communication happens naturally and the fun doubles.

We’ve got a variety of party games recommended for events and occasions, so be sure to choose ones that suit the children’s ages and enjoy them together.

Party Games That Get Kids Excited at Kindergartens and Nurseries (1–10)

drawing relay

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drawing relay

Here’s a drawing relay that everyone can get excited about.

Split into teams, and only the first person looks at the prompt.

The first person draws the prompt and passes it on to the next player.

The next player interprets the drawing and conveys it to the following player with another drawing.

The team whose final player’s drawing matches the original prompt the fastest wins.

It’s best to use simple prompts that are easy for kids to understand.

You can enjoy this game indoors or outdoors, so grab some paper and felt-tip pens and give it a try!

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Ninja Play

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Ninja Play

Kids love pretend play, don’t they? They get especially excited about scenarios that feel different from everyday life.

So how about trying a game where everyone pretends to be ninjas—“Ninja Play”! An adult leads at the front, and the children line up behind in single file, walking around in circles.

The ninja at the front turns around and says, “Who goes there?” and everyone has to freeze.

Anyone who hasn’t stopped moving gets spotted by the ninja.

You can add variety by pretending to throw shuriken and having the kids dodge them, or by changing the throwing speed.

With a bit of creativity, it becomes a great way to get bodies moving even indoors.

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Bomb game

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Bomb game

The “bakudan game” (bomb game) is played by pretending a crumpled piece of paper or a ball is a bomb.

Everyone sits in a circle and passes the bomb rhythmically to the person next to them; when the music stops, the person holding it is out—the bomb has “exploded.” Even though nothing actually explodes, the kids get excited and quickly pass the ball to the next person.

If someone drops the ball, it counts as an explosion too, so before long the kids are completely serious! It also gets lively if you throw in a fake-out, like pretending the music is about to stop.

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Party Games That Excite Kindergartens and Daycare Centers (11–20)

Candy-eating contest

Snack-getting race (using bread-hanging strings)

Candy-eating contest

A candy-eating race is a game kids are sure to love! In the old days there were bread-eating races, and the rules are the same.

Hang lots of strings from a long rope, and tie bags of sweets to the ends—each bag should be just the right size to be grabbed by mouth and pulled off.

To make them easier to take, you can secure them lightly with masking tape or double-sided tape.

It’s fun to predict who will reach the finish first, and the best part is enjoying the treats after crossing the finish line.

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Animal Role-Playing Game

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Animal Role-Playing Game

Let me introduce the Animal Role-Play Game, where you pretend to be animals.

The rules are simple: you become the animal given as the prompt and play by running around cones or avoiding obstacles.

Because you move your whole body, it can really liven up parties and gatherings.

Wearing animal masks or making animal sounds while you play is also recommended.

When you start the game, make sure to secure a spacious area and play safely to avoid injuries!

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Plastic Bottle Bowling

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Plastic Bottle Bowling

Let us introduce PET bottle bowling, an easy game to enjoy at parties and more.

Line up plastic bottles like bowling pins, then throw a ball and try to knock them down.

Compete by seeing how many bottles you can topple.

It’s a good idea to adjust the weight of the ball according to the players’ ages.

You can also put a little water in the bottles for added challenge and excitement.

Writing point values on the bottles and competing for scores, or playing in teams, can make it even more fun!

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Balloon Carry Relay

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Here’s a fun balloon-carrying relay where you work together with a friend.

Form pairs, hold a balloon between two paper cups so it doesn’t fall, and carry it to the goal—simple and enjoyable! If your strength and speed aren’t in sync, the balloon may drop along the way and you might not make it to the goal, so communicate with each other and aim for the finish.

If you drop the balloon, start again from where it fell.

Make sure you have plenty of space and be careful not to bump into friends.

Doing it in teams is also recommended.

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