[Parent-Child Rec] Recreational activities and games for parents and children to enjoy together—also great for sports days.

Mochitsuki Hand Game

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In time with the chant, “Mochitsuki taikai, saa! Konete” (“Mochi-pounding festival—now, knead it!”), pairs of two play a clapping rhythm game called “Mochitsuki Hand Play.” The key isn’t just clapping: you weave your hands through without touching your partner’s, and clap in the open spaces.

It calls for a good sense of rhythm, dynamic visual acuity, and concentration, and when it goes well, the excitement really builds.

Even beginners can enjoy it right away, and it’s great both for dementia prevention and as a party game for adults.

With simple rules, no equipment needed, and playable anywhere, it’s a highly recommended hand game.

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Shiritori Dance Game

Perfect for rec time or school events! Shiritori Dance Game

This is a game that adds a movement element to the word-linking game shiritori, making the thinking process more complex.

The rule is to express the connected words with movements as well, so words that are hard to express through movement are out—that’s the challenging part.

While traditional shiritori proceeds with names of things, since this version emphasizes movement, it might work well to play using verbs.

It could also be fun to proceed rhythmically to music, or to have everyone present perform the movement whenever a word is called out.

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Tail tag game

Physical activity play to improve children's motor skills: 1-2. Tail Tag

The tail-tag game is a fun activity that lets you move your body together with your child.

You attach a piece of tape or cloth to your waist as a “tail” and try to grab each other’s tails.

The game is thrilling because you chase each other while attempting to take your opponent’s tail.

At the same time, you have to protect your own tail, so both parent and child need to move strategically.

It’s enjoyable both indoors and outdoors as long as you have enough space, so be sure to get moving and play it with your child!

Spoon-and-ball carrying relay

Spoon Ball Carry Relay 🎱🥄 #shorts

The concentration needed to keep the ball from falling off the spoon is so much fun! Here’s an idea for a “spoon-and-ball relay.” You can enjoy this indoors.

Place a ball on a spoon, go around a cone, and pass it to the next person.

It’s a great way to build concentration while having fun, so it’s also recommended as a sports day event.

Both kids and adults can enjoy it, so why not adapt it as a parent–child activity? You can also switch the ball for different items to make it even more fun.

Be sure to include it in your sports day program!

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Group boat race

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You can start tomorrow! Group rhythm “Boat Race” “Solo boat” and “Two-person boat” are fun, but doing it as a group of 7 or 8 is even more fun! If you include it at the end of a requested staff training, the teachers’ smiles burst forth, and you can finish the session in a joyful atmosphere. It’s the same with children. If you end with a rhythm activity everyone can enjoy together, you’re sure to see the biggest smiles. ✨ Give it a try in tomorrow’s childcare! **************** “Saito Kimiko’s Cherry Rhythm Play” is a scientifically grounded method that promotes children’s development through play. We share rhythm activities that can be implemented immediately in educational settings through workshops and at preschools nationwide. **************** Mayumi Murata | Cherry Rhythm Play ▶ Book text composition for “DVD Book Complete Visual Edition: Saito Kimiko’s Childcare” ▶ Planning and editing for “Illustrated Edition: Saito Kimiko’s Sakura·Sakuranbo Rhythm Play” Thank you for your likes and follows!#Cherry Rhythm PlaySakura Sakura-nbo Rhythm#Rhythm PlayRhythm PlayHiroko SaitoNursery teacher / Childcare workerKindergarten TeacherGroup boat race

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Perfect for class recreation or grade-level activities! Here are ideas for a group boat race.

You know how rowing is an Olympic sport, right? This time, we’re sharing ideas for a boat race played in groups.

In the video, teams of seven sit in a row and inch forward toward the goal by pushing with their heels.

It’s not just the person in front who does the work—when everyone on the team synchronizes their timing, you can make big progress! It’s also a good idea to use a chant like “1, 2, 1, 2” or “Ready, go!”

Go! Go! Gold Medal

[Untokodokkoi Sports Day 29] Go! Go! Gold Medal!

Let’s enjoy a parent-and-child exercise together! Here are some GO! GO! Gold Medal ideas.

This activity is a fun workout where you move your body to music using small hoop-like items.

You can make the rings from everyday materials, like cutting them out of newspaper or paper plates.

Since it’s themed around gold medals, finishing them with gold holographic tape would be great.

Facing each other and making eye contact, as well as physical touch, can deepen your bond even more.

A recreational activity incorporating parkour

Olympic host city! A unique after-school program that incorporates France-born parkour—jumping, running, vaulting, balancing—learning through play!

Let’s work on improving children’s athletic abilities! Here are some ideas for activities that incorporate parkour.

Parkour is a culture originating in France; by integrating movements like running, jumping, and climbing, it trains the mind and body and aims for artistic movement.

In recent years, we’ve been seeing it more often on social media, haven’t we? This time, let’s create a course using boxes and mats made of soft materials and try parkour.

It’s a wonderful idea that helps children understand weight transfer and how to use their bodies.

Safe baseball

How to enjoy baseball safely! Get excited with simple gear. With this, you can play baseball to your heart’s content at the park! \(^o^)/

Let’s play using soft materials! Here’s a safe baseball idea.

When you think of baseball, you probably imagine wooden or metal bats and cork-filled balls.

But when playing with preschoolers or kids who aren’t familiar with baseball, how about enjoying the game with soft equipment? Use a pool noodle cut in half as the bat, and a ball made by crumpling newspaper.

Give it a try!

Indoor basketball hoop craft

[Easy Craft 063] Mini Basketball Goal – Play Basketball Indoors! Mini Basketball Goal

Let’s play with a handmade basketball set! Here are some ideas for crafting an indoor basketball hoop.

After watching Olympic basketball, many kids probably started admiring the players, right? This time, let’s try making an indoor basketball game you can build and play with.

You’ll need two hangers, yarn, cardboard, scissors, and more.

It’s great because the steps are simple.

This is also a recommended idea for when you want to get moving indoors!

Cardboard Badminton

[Upcycled Play] The blade spins as it falls! Cardboard Badminton <Handmade toy you can make right now> [Easy craft, playable craft] Cardboard, tissues, clear file

Let’s have fun using recycled materials! Here’s an idea for cardboard badminton.

When you think of badminton, you use a racket and a shuttlecock, right? This time, let’s make both pieces of equipment using scrap materials you can find at home, like cardboard.

What you’ll need: cardboard, an A4-size clear plastic file, tissue paper, a permanent marker, tape, a ruler, scissors, and more.

The way the shuttlecock spins around as it falls is unique and really fun to watch!