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

Jump into a rock-paper-scissors game!

Rock-Paper-Scissors Game: Jump Version | A Physical Activity You Can Do Without Contact or Equipment

The “Rock-Paper-Scissors Jump Game,” which combines rock-paper-scissors with jumping, is a playful activity that helps children learn how to use their bodies while potentially improving their athletic ability.

Create waiting spots on the left and right, and have participants play rock-paper-scissors with the person next to them.

The winner then jumps while moving from their current waiting spot to the one on the opposite side.

It’s a simple game that repeats this process, so any child old enough to play rock-paper-scissors can join.

For the jumping styles, start with a “rock” jump keeping both feet together, then move to a “scissors” jump.

After that, switch to a gallop and finally to a “paper” jump.

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Outdoor activities: fun games everyone can play together!

Games everyone can play: kids recreation (icebreakers / Myoko Adventure Summer Camp)

This is a game called “Catch.” Choose one person to be the leader, and have the other participants form a circle.

Hold out your right hand with the palm facing up toward the person on your right, and place your left index finger on the palm of the person to your left.

When the leader says “Catch,” quickly close your right hand, and with your left hand, try to pull your index finger away so it doesn’t get caught.

The leader should vary the timing by stretching out “Ca, ca, caaaatch…” or throw in feints by saying something like “Cat!” instead.

It’s a simple game that helps break the ice and get everyone excited, even with people you’re meeting for the first time.

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Top 5 most entertaining tag games in the world

[Outdoor Play] We tried out five of the most fun tag games from around the world—give them a go starting tomorrow!

Tag, a classic outdoor game for children, is actually enjoyed in many countries around the world.

Tag from around the world… you’re curious what those games are like, right? This time, we’ll introduce five versions: the Filipino tag game “Buwan-Buwan,” the Sri Lankan tag game “Gini Hangima,” the Moroccan tag game “The Hen and the Caterpillar,” the German tag game “The Spinning Top on the Rock,” and the Bangladeshi tag game “Chi-Buri.” Depending on the country, the rules and ways to play vary—like having the tagger move only along lines or adding a treasure-hunt element—so give these different kinds of tag a try and enjoy a twist on the usual game!

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New block play

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Here’s a new way to play: use a construction toy as the base and run a Plarail track underneath like a bridge! It feels like an idea you could have thought of, yet somehow hadn’t.

Construction toys also help nurture children’s thinking skills.

How can we make it taller? Will it collapse? As kids stack blocks while pondering these questions, they start inventing ways to make it sturdier.

Another great point for indoor play is how absorbing it can be—when they’re focused, they can forget the time.

After fixing and rebuilding it over and over, finally completing it with a triumphant “We did it!” brings a huge sense of accomplishment.

If you’ve got these toys at home, give it a try!

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cute ice cream

Here’s how to make a cute treat that even elementary school kids can make! It’s an easy homemade ice pop.

First, prepare your favorite ice pop molds, like the ones sold at 100-yen shops.

Mix one snack-sized yogurt cup with 1 teaspoon of honey.

Pour the mixture into the molds and freeze—your ice pops are ready! If you used animal-shaped molds, you can draw faces using bamboo charcoal powder mixed with a little water.

You can also use a chocolate pen, but it tends to harden and can be hard to draw with.

You can leave out the honey for a less sweet version, so try different flavors and have fun experimenting!

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How to Make a Block Puzzle to Strengthen Shape Skills

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This time it’s a “Lego puzzle that boosts shape sense.” Making it and solving it both really work your brain. Even adults feel a real sense of accomplishment when they solve it! It’s a great brain-training activity. How to make it: (1) Stack plates to make the base. (2) Flip it over and add a frame. (3) Leave one small opening in the frame to make it easier to take pieces out. (4) Combine two-stud-wide plates to make the pieces. (5) It’s tricky to make the pieces fit perfectly. My 4th-grade older son can both build and solve the puzzle. My 1st-grade younger son had fun solving it! It’s compact, so you can pop it in a bag and take it with you. Great for passing time outdoors too—highly recommended. －－－－－－－ We share fun, brain-boosting activities that elementary schoolers get more hooked on than the Switch—and that grow their talents! Check out our other posts! －－－－－－－Elementary school kids' playBrain-boosting playSTEAM educationTranslation#legoLEGO puzzle

♬ A cute pop and bouncy song(1526882) – sanusagi

With these easy-to-copy, one-minute activities, you can make mornings fun and smooth.

We introduce simple and entertaining games like “Janken Champion,” where you face off in rock-paper-scissors and advance by winning; “Name Toss,” where you pass a ball while calling a friend’s name; and the “Yamanote Line Game,” where players link words to a beat based on a given theme.

We also feature classics like Finger Suma, Acchi Muite Hoi, and Green Peas.

None of the ideas require any preparation, so the moment you feel like it, you can start playing right away.

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A block puzzle you can get absorbed in

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Let’s try making and playing with an original puzzle using blocks.

First, make a frame for the puzzle.

Then, create pieces out of blocks so they fit perfectly into the frame.

Since it’s original, the shape of the pieces is up to you as long as they fill the frame with no gaps.

But making these pieces is surprisingly tricky.

Think of it as brain training and have fun creating them.

This puzzle can be played solo or with friends, and since it’s made of blocks, it’s easy to carry around.

It’s perfect for when you want to focus on playing or kill a bit of time.

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