Recreation for daycare centers and kindergartens: fun activities for children

human disentanglement puzzle

Mini Tamayuri YouTuber job 2019: Human Tangled Puzzle

I’d like to introduce a no-equipment game called “Human Knot.” It doesn’t work with too few people, but it can be played with a small to large group.

First, everyone stands in a circle facing inward and uses their left hand to hold the hand of someone who is not standing next to them.

Then, do the same with your right hand, holding the hand of a different person who is not next to you.

At this point, everyone’s arms will be tangled.

Without letting go of hands, untangle yourselves by stepping through gaps and ducking under arms.

You must not let go.

If you manage to form a proper circle in the end, you’ve succeeded.

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Hat-taking game

Hat-snatching game: preschoolers vs. caregivers

This is the “Hat-Grabbing Game,” where you do your best to run away so the tagger doesn’t take your hat.

Like in tag, you choose someone to be “it.” The tagger’s goal is to grab hats, so everyone else runs to keep their hats from being taken.

The game ends when the tagger has taken everyone’s hat.

You can also set a time limit and say that anyone whose hat wasn’t taken by the end wins—that can make it more exciting.

It’s a recommended game that works both outdoors and indoors.

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Sinking Game

[For Childcare Workers] Teacher Rio’s Active Play That Gets Kids Excited [The Sinking Game]

Everyone is a crew member on a ship, and the teacher is the shark.

While you’re on the ship, the shark won’t attack, but when the command “We’re sinking!” is given, the ship sinks and you have to run away to avoid being caught by the shark.

The kids know it isn’t a real shark, but they love this kind of thrilling game and really get excited.

The person calling the commands shouldn’t say “sinking” right away—start with “chi, chi, chi,” and mix in other words that start with “chi,” like “chingensai” (bok choy) or “cheese,” to fake them out.

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Daikon Game

[Exercise & Gymnastics Kids Love] The “Daikon Game,” recommended from age 3 / Rule-based movement play and exercise-gymnastics educational video to improve motor skills together with Mom

It’s a game also known as “Daikon Pulling.” Typically, the children play the daikon (radishes) and the teacher plays the puller (the “oni”).

The children acting as daikon lie on the floor and hold hands tightly so they won’t be pulled out.

The goal is to keep holding hands for a set amount of time.

Children can also take the role of the oni, but be careful to avoid injuries.

Thunder Game

[Exercise & Gymnastics Kids Enjoy] The “Thunder Game” recommended from age 3 / Rule-based movement games and exercise-gymnastics educational videos to improve motor skills together with mom

In Japan, there’s a long-standing saying that thunder will steal your belly button.

Many people probably heard this from nearby adults when they were children.

This is a game where you protect your belly button from the thunder.

The thunder rumbles—“goro goro goro”—as it approaches.

Children lie on their backs and keep their belly buttons covered with both hands.

When the thunder shouts “Dokan!” (boom!), your belly button will be taken—so quickly roll from lying on your back to lying on your stomach.

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