Recreation for daycare centers and kindergartens: fun activities for children
Children in daycare and kindergarten are full of curiosity and energy! Still, some teachers might struggle to come up with play ideas.
There are also days when the weather keeps you indoors.
Here, we introduce a variety of activities that children in kindergarten and daycare can enjoy! We’ve gathered fun activities—from dance, exercise, and games to crafts—that are suitable for babies through toddlers.
Active, movement-based play is a big hit, too.
Let children and adults play together and enjoy a wonderful time!
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Recreation for nursery schools and kindergartens. Fun children's games (61–70)
cutout
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Try your hand at a traditional pastime! Here are some ideas for katanuki (cutout art).
Katanuki is a common sight at festival stalls.
How about giving this long-loved activity a try? Use a needle, toothpick, or drawing pin to cut out various designs imprinted on a flat, board-like candy.
For children’s safety, you can also adapt the activity using construction paper or other materials.
With a bit of creativity, your customized katanuki will get kids excited and engaged.
Target practice with a candy box

Let’s make and play! Here are some ideas for a target-shooting game using candy boxes.
Target games are one of those corners that really excite kids, right? This time, let’s try making one with candy boxes.
You’ll need empty candy boxes, a stapler, rubber bands, and double-sided tape or regular tape.
It seems you can even make a rubber band gun and a festival-style headband out of empty candy boxes, so give it a try! For the targets, just line up the candy boxes and assign point values to each—easy to set up and play.
string lottery

Let’s create an exciting, heart-pounding corner! Here are some ideas for a string lottery.
Raffles get both kids and adults excited, don’t they? This time, let’s make a festival-style string raffle.
You’ll need cardboard, twine, a screwdriver, a utility knife or scissors, origami or construction paper, masking tape, a bold marker, stickers, toilet paper rolls, clothespins, and prizes.
If you bundle the twine and thread it through the inside of the toilet paper roll in advance, it seems to help prevent the strings from getting tangled!
food education apron

Learn with an apron theater! Here are some ideas for a food education apron.
These ideas are recommended for anyone who wants to teach the importance of meals and the characteristics of ingredients through an apron theater.
This time, let’s learn words that express taste.
In the story, the main character “Takkun” takes a bite of an ingredient and chews well, then asks the children questions like, “I wonder what it tastes like?” As you go along, engage in dialogue so children can learn expressions such as “sweet,” “salty,” and “sour.” It will be a wonderful opportunity for interactive learning.
Inside-Outside Game
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Listen carefully to the instructions and get moving! Here are some ideas for Inside-Outside games.
The great thing is that people of all ages, from kids to adults, can enjoy them! It’s unique and fun to have children move around while following instructions.
Since you can play both indoors and outdoors, the weather won’t get in the way.
These games help develop reflexes, concentration, and teamwork while you play! The rules are simple and easy to understand, so take this opportunity to give them a try.



