[Parent-Child Rec] Recreational activities and games for parents and children to enjoy together—also great for sports days.
We’re introducing recreations, games, and crafts that are perfect for parent–child activities at sports days and for quality time at home!
If you’re a teacher unsure which parent–child events to include in your sports day, or a parent looking for fun activities to enjoy with your child, please feel free to use this as a reference.
If you’re not fond of active movement or don’t have much space, crafts are a great option.
Crafts also leave you with something tangible, making for a wonderful keepsake.
Work together to take on challenges, or create memorable pieces, and strengthen your bond while enjoying parent–child activities!
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[Parent-Child Rec] Recreations and games for parents and children to enjoy together. Also great for sports days (61–70)
Ring toss game
Why not strengthen family bonds with a ring toss game? It’s great because you can prepare it easily using things you already have at home.
You could use plastic bottles or paper cups as pins and enjoy a craft session together while making them.
By adjusting the throwing distance, even little kids can have fun.
No worries if you’re not athletic! It works in limited spaces, making it perfect for at-home playtime.
Share the satisfying sound of pins falling and the joy when a ring lands, and create lasting family memories.
It could even be used for a parent–child event at a sports day.
It’s sure to get everyone excited!
Fluffy Tennis Using Scrap Materials
Here’s an idea for fluffy tennis using recycled materials.
Tennis usually involves a racket and a ball, but this time let’s try tennis using a plastic bottle and a bag! You’ll need a plastic bottle, a bag, stickers, a pen, and masking tape.
Draw your favorite illustrations on the bag, then fill it with air.
Decorating the plastic bottle freely with masking tape and stickers will get everyone excited.
Work together to keep the softly floating bag from falling.
Empty Can Stacking Game
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It’s a balance game where you stack empty cans.
It looks like a play activity that can build concentration.
The materials are easy to get, and it’s a game you can play anytime, anywhere.
You can compete in parent–child teams or set a time limit—by raising the difficulty, it’s a game that even upper-grade students can enjoy.
Balloon Carrying
Balloon Carry is a game where two people face each other and carry a balloon as fast as possible without using their hands, holding it between them.
It could be fun to do at a school sports day! If you’re playing with a friend, try to move in perfect sync.
The balloon tends to float and fall easily, but it’s a game that gets everyone excited when you compete.
All you need is a slightly larger balloon, so why not try it when the kids are getting bored?
Butt Touching Game
It’s a simple game where you just try to touch the other person’s butt.
But it gets surprisingly heated.
Stand facing each other and firmly hold one of each other’s hands, as if shaking hands.
From that position, whoever touches the other’s butt first wins.
The catch is that offense and defense happen at the same time, and since you’re facing each other and holding hands, it’s hard to land a touch—so you end up spinning around in place.
Still, that makes for good exercise, right? Catch your opponent off guard and go on the attack!
Disguise guessing game
The disguise guessing game is a creative activity that parents and children can enjoy together.
For example, when a parent changes their hairstyle or outfit to disguise themselves, children become engrossed in spotting what’s different.
It’s a fun way to develop observation and memory skills, while also creating a wonderful time that strengthens family bonds.
The challenge of whether children can see through their parent’s disguise is full of laughter and surprises, creating heartwarming moments.
It’s also great to prepare together and enjoy the process of dressing up.
For children, it becomes an unforgettable experience and a memorable time.
Parent-child yoga
There are only so many activities kids can enjoy indoors that let them move their bodies.
Plus, in a housing environment you can’t make too much noise.
Still, if you want to move and feel refreshed, we recommend trying “parent-and-child yoga”! Yoga involves slow movements and doesn’t involve rough, noisy play.
And when we say yoga, we mean simple, stretch-like poses that even beginners can do.
It’s a great way to relieve stress through movement and also enjoy parent–child bonding.