Play ideas kids can enjoy from 1st to 6th grade [indoors & outdoors]

Ball-passing race

2013 Seki District Grand Sports Festival Ball Relay Competition Blue Team

Even with a large group, you can split into teams and play the “Ball Pass Relay.” Each team lines up in a single file, and without turning around, each person passes the ball over their head from the front to the person behind them.

The ball is sent back without dropping it; when it reaches the last person, that person runs to the front while holding the ball, and the passing continues.

The team that completes a full cycle the fastest wins.

If there’s an age range, height differences can make the passing a bit uneven, but that actually adds to the fun and excitement!

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Quiz: Let’s Aim for the Sweet Spot!

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The board game “Quiz Ii-sen IkimaSHOW!” has players write down the number they think is the answer to a question, and the person whose answer is the median wins.

For example, for the question “When we say someone eats a lot, how many bowls of rice can they go back for?” suppose the answers are 5, 7, 8, 10, and 15.

In that case, the person who answered the median, 8, wins.

There’s a dedicated product for this game, but if you come up with your own questions, you can play with just a whiteboard and a pen for each player.

Since no special knowledge is needed, it’s a game people of different ages can enjoy!

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Escape Game

Work together with your group to clear the game! Here are some escape game ideas.

Aiming to clear the challenges with friends fosters cooperation and problem-solving skills! By teaming up to tackle tasks like treasure hunts, crosswords, coin drops, and quiz competitions, children will learn the importance of teamwork.

Combining different types of games helps children develop multifaceted thinking and grow while feeling a sense of accomplishment.

It’s a recommended idea that strengthens bonds with peers while enhancing problem-solving and communication skills.

Snake Rock-Paper-Scissors

Physical play to improve children's motor skills: 2. Snake Rock-Paper-Scissors

A game called “Snake Rock-Paper-Scissors,” where you draw a wavy, snake-like course and play rock-paper-scissors on it.

Set up two bases 10 to 30 meters apart, and draw a winding line between them to make the course.

At the start signal, one player from each base sets off; when they meet, they play rock-paper-scissors.

The loser goes back to their base and lines up at the end again, while the winner keeps moving forward to face the next opponent, and so on.

The team whose player keeps winning and reaches the opponent’s base first is the winner.

It’s a lively, fun game even when there are many lower-grade children.

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Card-flipping race

At the Fukui City nursery school sports day, parent-child event: Card Flip! Try this popular game together at the sports day!

Prepare boards that have different colors on each side.

At the starting signal, everyone flips the boards over to their own team color as fast as they can.

At the ending signal, return to your territory and count which team’s color appears more.

Use large, lightweight boards—cardboard works well—so it’s an exciting game you can also play indoors.

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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!”

Tag Rugby Game

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Recommended for elementary school students too! Here are some ideas for tag rugby games.

Tag rugby is a sport based on rugby where, instead of tackling the opponent, the game progresses by removing tags attached to the players’ waists.

For example, one of the five play ideas shown in the video is a game where you set up three cones and run laps around them while trying to take your opponent’s tag.

Give them a try and see how they work for you!