Popular recreation ranking for toddlers
In this article, we introduce recreational activities for preschoolers in a ranking format!
These activities can be used at daycare centers, kindergartens, and certified childcare centers, and can also be incorporated into everyday play at home.
If you want to know which games are popular with preschoolers, are looking for recreational activities you can use for preschooler-oriented events, or want to make everyday play with your child more fun, be sure to check out this article.
You’re sure to discover games that kids will love!
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Recreation popularity ranking for toddlers (61–70)
It fell, it fell.64rank/position
Ochita Ochita, a classic singing game, helps children develop a sense of rhythm and quick decision-making by moving their bodies to the song.
The action changes depending on what “fell” after the line, “Ochita, ochita—what fell?” For example, if it’s “genkotsu” (a fist), you hold your head; if it’s “kaminari” (thunder), you cover your belly button; if it’s “ringo” (an apple), you shape your hands as if catching an apple.
You don’t need any special materials—just learn the simple choreography and song—so it’s a game even younger children can enjoy!
Water gun made from a snack tube65rank/position
You can make a great water gun using materials and tools you have around you! Here, we’ll introduce a water gun you can make using a snack tube.
First, make a hole in the center of the bottom of the tube.
Next, wrap the tip of a pair of chopsticks with cloth, temporarily secure it with a rubber band, then tightly wind twine over it to fasten it in place—that’s it! It’s also fun to decorate the tube with your favorite stickers.
With this water gun, kids can enjoy the sensation of drawing in water and pushing it out, and they can experiment with changing the water pressure.
Encourage children to try making this traditional-style water gun!
Playing with plastic bags66rank/position
Versatile for all kinds of play! Here are some ideas for games using plastic bags.
These are unique activities you can enjoy with two-year-olds.
Plastic bags are light and sturdy, making them great for easy, varied play.
In the video, we introduce 10 different ways to play, such as inflating a bag to feel the breeze and making a ball using a bag.
Using familiar materials like plastic bags can help nurture creativity.
Let’s spend time full of smiles with the children!
Bingo game67rank/position
Here’s a bingo game that also helps you learn the names of vegetables.
Prepare paper and a felt-tip pen, and draw a 3×3 grid.
In each square, write the name of a vegetable or draw a picture of one.
You’ll draw vegetable cards one by one; when the same vegetable appears, draw a circle and mark it on your grid.
There’s also a Skull card mixed in: if you draw the Skull card, the vegetable you just drew gets a cross (is canceled).
After the Skull card mode ends, you return to normal mode.
Try it out and see who can get a reach or bingo first!
body percussion68rank/position
Body percussion helps develop rhythm and reflexes.
You express yourself by striking different parts of your body in time with various rhythms.
Try matching fast tempos, slow tempos, and medium tempos—experiment with different versions.
Once your level improves, it’s also great to take on as a dance.
When everyone can synchronize their rhythms, you’ll feel a strong sense of unity, and the excitement is guaranteed! Since it requires no equipment, it’s perfect to include when you’re unsure what to do for recreation.
gymnastics69rank/position
Gymnastics that nurture children’s sense of rhythm and physical abilities are great not only as indoor play but also as active play, since they let kids move their bodies to the fullest! For two-year-olds, many will try to imitate, so definitely consider incorporating them into your childcare activities.
There are plenty of exercise songs for toddlers, but if you want songs the children already know, it’s best to use the exercise songs from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” or classic favorites that have been around for years.
How many people can fit? Game70rank/position
This is a game where teams compete to see how many people can fit on a mat with a fixed size, such as a sheet of newspaper or a picnic blanket.
The team with more people wins, so discussing and communicating with friends is important.
The way children interact may even make adults think, “I see.” The process of figuring out strategies—how to win and how to stand on the mat—is a valuable experience for the children.
Since losing balance and falling can be dangerous, make sure to supervise so they can play safely.
