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 Rankings for Toddlers (81–90)
Treasure Hunt85rank/position
A treasure hunt game where you search for small hidden treasures around the room.
It’s popular as a play activity that sparks children’s imaginations.
You might discover something new in a space you usually take for granted.
Searching together with friends or guardians also creates opportunities for communication.
Both the hiders and the seekers can enjoy an exciting, heart-pounding time.
The joyful expressions when something is found will surely become precious memories.
Why not enjoy a treasure hunt game together with guardians or friends?
Treasure hunting with a treasure map86rank/position
A treasure hunt game where you explore the house following a treasure map is fun to customize by adjusting the difficulty and length based on your child’s age.
Rather than simply searching the designated spots in order, progressing by thinking through clues also helps develop reasoning and problem-solving skills.
For older children, you can make it a bit more complex—such as hiding hints within the instructions they’ve collected so far—so they can enjoy it for longer.
It’s a recommended game that nurtures the ability to notice changes in the familiar home environment while having fun with deduction.
chimney game87rank/position
Let’s work hard so we don’t lose to the chimney sweeper! Here’s an idea for a chimney-themed game.
It’s a unique game that uses balls and a mat.
If your center doesn’t have a mat, you can use connected cardboard pieces instead.
Inside the chimney, a teacher transformed into a chimney sweeper will go in.
The children will try to put balls into the chimney so they won’t lose to the sweeper.
They’ll develop their ability to strategize and be inventive by making plans and watching for the teacher’s openings.
Give it a try!
The ‘It fell, it fell’ game88rank/position
Here’s a game that tests quick reactions called the “It fell, it fell” game.
The teacher says, “It fell, it fell,” and the children ask, “What fell?” For example, if the teacher says “an apple,” the children should pose as if catching an apple.
If the teacher says “a fist,” they should protect their heads with their hands to avoid getting bonked.
If it’s “thunder,” they should cover their belly buttons with their hands.
If you teach the poses to the children beforehand, they may enjoy participating even more.
Once they get used to it, try changing what falls to make it even more fun.
balloon volleyball89rank/position
Let’s have fun moving our bodies! Here are some ideas for balloon volleyball.
Volleyball is a sport where two teams face off across a net, hitting the ball back and forth to score points.
This time, all you need is a single balloon.
You can even find them at 100-yen shops these days, so it’s easy to prepare.
The way to play is simple: two or more people face each other and tap the balloon with their hands to keep a rally going.
Once you get used to it, try counting out loud or playing a word-chain game (shiritori) while you rally.
Greeting True-or-False Quiz90rank/position
Recommended for preschoolers! Here are some ideas for a greeting true-or-false quiz.
From waking up in the morning to going to sleep at night, it’s a quiz that collects greetings used in various everyday situations.
Since it’s a simple true-or-false format, it seems perfect for morning meetings or end-of-day gatherings.
By exchanging greetings, children can communicate smoothly with others and express feelings of gratitude or apology.
With a proactive spirit, let’s encourage lively, pleasant greetings in daily life.
Recreation Popularity Ranking for Toddlers (91–100)
Sticky! Plastic bottle cap91rank/position
Would you like to make a game with plastic bottle caps to promote finger development in one-year-olds? Stick two bottle caps together and attach hook-and-loop fastener to the flat side.
If you make a lot, they transform into a toy that children can stick together and pull apart according to their interests! Prepare caps in various colors so children can choose, and pick tapes in different colors and patterns as well.
Because children focus intently while playing, it’s perfect for indoor playtime.
It’s also easy to tidy up, so try incorporating it into your childcare activities.
