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

Chasing-ball beanbag toss

[Civic Sports Festival] Mobile Tamaire (ball toss) – The person wearing the basket runs away at full speed, and the kids desperately try to throw balls into the basket! In the end, they caught the person with the basket and put them in ❤

There are lots of kids who love the classic ball toss game at sports festivals.

This version, Chase-and-Toss, makes it even more fun.

In a regular ball toss, you throw balls into a fixed basket, but in Chase-and-Toss, an adult runs around wearing the basket on their back.

It’s fun to chase the constantly moving basket, and when you land a ball, it feels even more exhilarating than the regular game.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Jump according to the leader’s instructions!

[Recreation] Everyone Jump!! Various versions. Gymnastics class

Everyone holds hands to form a circle and jumps according to the leader’s commands and instructions.

If the leader says “forward,” jump forward; if they say “right,” jump to the right, all together.

Gradually increase the speed and raise the difficulty—for example, by jumping to the opposite direction of what is said!

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Hoop tug-of-war race

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Here’s an idea for a recreation activity called “Hoop Pull-and-Run” that lets you enjoy teamwork while getting moving.

Wrap a string around a hula hoop; one person pulls the string while the other stands inside the hoop and moves in sync with it, making sure not to step outside.

It looks simple, but the key is coordinating with your partner.

The funny movements you make trying not to step out are sure to spark laughter.

It’s even more fun as a race with multiple pairs.

Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, it’s a teamwork game that connects body and heart—perfect for senior sports days and parent–child activities.

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Trump & Card Game

[Tokai Village] I~MO’s Exciting Channel (23): Karuta & Card Games — “Treasure Hunt Karuta” & “Speed Concentration”

We’d like to introduce card games using playing cards or karuta.

Usually, you play with cards on a desk or on a small space on the floor.

This time, try using a large classroom with desks and chairs pushed aside.

If you’re using playing cards, spread out all the cards to play Concentration; if you’re using karuta, spread out the picture cards around the room.

Because the game takes place in a large space, the children will walk around to look for the cards.

A card game with a wide range of movement is sure to get the kids excited.

Playing in teams is also recommended.

You’ll likely hear teammates calling out hints like, “There’s one over there!”

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Nakajima Junko

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Flag-raising game

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A game where you hold red and white flags and move according to instructions like “Raise red, don’t raise white, lower red.” It tests your quick reactions and comprehension.

In this video, they use X/O paddles instead of flags.

With a little creativity using items at home, it looks doable even without flags.

You could also incorporate a penalty game.

Try arranging the rules in various ways so everyone can have fun together.

[Parent-Child Event] Ladybug

[Baby to Toddler] Nursery Sports Day at 1 Year 3 Months ♥ Parent-Child Competition

Ladybug, recommended for parent-child events, has children play the role of ladybugs while their guardians support them.

Guardians can pull a cardboard cutout painted like a leaf for the children to ride on, or carry them and move forward across the squares.

Sometimes they wait ahead to cheer the children on as they overcome obstacles, all aiming for the goal together.

A race where children reach the finish line with support from their guardians might bring out expressions and sides of the children that you don’t usually see at the daycare!

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SAKI

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Making herbarium bottles

Parent and child making their first herbarium!!

Creating herbariums together with parents and children is a wonderful activity that deepens family communication.

As you choose flowers and plants, you learn each other’s preferences, and the time spent building a beautiful world inside the bottle strengthens your bond even more.

Displaying the finished herbarium in your room keeps the memories of that day in view and becomes a natural starting point for conversation.

The materials are easy to find, and the preparation for teachers is simple.

It’s a craft that both parents and children can enjoy without strain—let’s share precious time together while expressing each other’s creativity.