Recreation for daycare centers and kindergartens: fun activities for children

Play with your whole body! “Let’s Clap Our Hands”

Hiroba April 2019 Issue: “It’s Time for Movement Play!” ‘Let’s Clap Our Hands (1)’

The popular children’s song “Te o Tatakimashou” (Let’s Clap Our Hands) encourages kids to express the lyrics with their bodies.

It’s been beloved for generations, and many adults today probably played it at least once! You clap your hands, stomp your feet, and spin your body around.

The movements vary depending on whether you’re sitting or standing, but in any case, it engages the whole body and can help with children’s physical development.

Kids can clap together with friends, stomp while hopping on one foot, and come up with endless ways to play! Be sure to try it with your children.

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sasashina

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Treasure Hunt Game

[Showdown] Loser gets the giant balloon punishment! We tried a treasure hunt game in a room with 1,000 balloons!

A treasure hunt game is an indoor activity that children can enjoy together with their preschool teachers.

After confirming the room is safe, hide items that children will love so they can freely explore.

By searching for and finding the treasures, they can experience fun and a sense of accomplishment.

Watching them wander around looking here and there is heartwarming.

If they’re struggling and say, “I can’t find it!” the teacher should offer support and search together with them.

A treasure hunt game is a charming activity that can be enjoyed with childcare workers.

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tsukada moe

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Agar play

[Easy at home♪] Agar Play to Nurture the Five Senses from Age 1

Let’s encourage free play with the prepared agar gel and, through steps like transferring it between containers, let children experience its unique texture.

We’ll nurture their sense of touch—one of the five senses—by valuing both the distinctive feel of agar when handled directly and the changes in sensation when using tools.

While imagining the final result, let them freely enjoy experimenting, such as seeing what happens when they mix different colors of agar.

If there’s a risk they might put it in their mouth, we recommend placing the agar in a bag so they can safely enjoy the tactile experience with their hands.

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Storm Storm Big Storm Game

[Indoor Play] Even MatsuJun was shocked?! Indoor play!!

Let’s play using our heads and bodies! Here’s an idea for the Big Storm Game.

Depending on the age group, it’s helpful to prepare visual aids like sample diagrams or origami markers.

Assign one child as the squirrel and two children as the trees.

At the teacher’s cue, “A wolf is coming!” the squirrel moves to a different tree.

At the cue, “A lumberjack is coming!” the trees move to a different squirrel.

At the cue, “A big storm is coming!” everyone moves and pairs up with different friends.

To start, try playing while using the sample diagram or markers as guides!

Shape imitation game

[Therapeutic Play Introduction] Let's train concentration ♪ #AfterSchoolDayService #NurseryTeacher #ChildInstructor #Kanagawa

Here’s a shape-matching game using cotton swabs.

Put a strip of tape on a table and create a shape on one side using cotton swabs.

Children look at the completed shape and then use cotton swabs to make the same shape on the opposite side of the tape.

If they get stuck, it’s a good idea to support them with hints so they can create the same shape, watching over them and working together.

As they get used to it, try making the shapes slightly more difficult or increasing the number of cotton swabs to add variety.

For the tape on the table, colorful tape is recommended because it’s easier to see and understand.

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mayumi

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