Popularity ranking of recreational activities for children
We introduce kids’ recreational activities in a ranked list.
From indoor and outdoor play to large-group activities for schools and events, we’ve gathered the most popular options among the kinds of recreation kids love.
If you’re thinking, “There are so many activities that I don’t know which ones are popular,” or “I want to learn lots of different games,” be sure to check out this article.
Research the most popular activities and enjoy a great time with the kids!
- [Play Right Away!] Exciting Recreation Games Recommended for Elementary School Students
- [Children’s Club] Easy and fun indoor games. Exciting party games
- Play ideas kids can enjoy from 1st to 6th grade [indoors & outdoors]
- [Elementary School] Quick and Easy! Indoor Recreational Activities Perfect for Lower Grades
- Recommended for upper elementary grades! Exciting indoor recreation and games
- [Elementary School Rec] Recommended Games and Performances for a Fun Party
- Recreation Popularity Rankings for Elementary School Students
- [For Kids] Today's Recommended Recreation Idea Collection
- A big hit at after-school childcare! A special feature on group games and activities you can play without any equipment
- [For Kids] Indoor Fun! Large-Group Recreational Activities and Games
- Liven up your children’s club event! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy
- Indoor recreation popularity ranking
- [For Kids] Exciting Class-vs-Class Games: Team Competition Activities
Recreation Popularity Rankings for Children (61–70)
Cat Message Card64rank/position
During the Valentine’s season, giving a message of appreciation or some chocolate is sure to be a big hit.
Here’s a helpful way to fold a cat-shaped message card for just such occasions.
With the colored side facing inward, make creases while aligning the corners at the center.
Flip it over and fold the cat’s head and ears.
For the ears, gently puff the paper and fold them down, keeping the balance.
Tuck one side into the pocket to form the body, and shape the ear tips to a point—then it’s done.
Draw your favorite cat expression and give it as a present!
Where is the seat on the bus where you’re least likely to get motion sickness?65rank/position
- front seat
- the middle seat
- the back seat
See the answer
the middle seat
On field trips and the like, you often travel by bus, right? But for people who get motion sick, that time can be rough. That’s why I want to share which seats are less likely to make you carsick. In fact, there are seats on a bus that tend to cause less motion sickness—around the middle of the vehicle. Seats near the middle aren’t directly over the tires, so there’s less vibration, making motion sickness less likely.
lampshade66rank/position
Here’s a lampshade idea that also works as room decor.
Brush glue mixed with water onto an inflated balloon, then stick on small torn pieces of washi paper.
For sturdiness, layer the washi several times until the balloon’s color isn’t very visible.
Be sure to leave an opening where the light will go.
Since washi is white, use tissue paper if you want to add color.
Once it’s completely dry, pop the balloon and remove it, then secure a wire along the inside edge of the opening for the light to finish it off.
Transforming shuriken67rank/position
This is a transforming shuriken that lets you use different colors for the body and the lines.
Let’s make an origami piece boys will love, with cool colors and patterns.
Fold the origami paper along the center line twice, crease well, then collapse it.
Next, fold the top and bottom corners into triangles, flip it over, and fold the longer corner toward the center.
Open up the triangular section, offset it slightly to make a crease, then crease the inside of the triangle to complete one part.
Make four of these parts, then overlap two parts to form a shuriken shape.
Fold from the left down, then to the right, and finally fold the top corner down.
Insert the tabs from the back side of the origami, layer the other part on top, and repeat the same steps to finish.
Candy fishing game68rank/position
The candy fishing game is perfect for Christmas, with simple rules where you use a handmade fishing rod to catch treats—fun even for toddlers.
Just imagine scattering candies in a large container and fishing them out with your friends, hearts pounding with excitement.
If you prepare together with a parent or guardian, it’ll be even more fun.
Give it a try to create wonderful Christmas memories!
rifle-style chopstick rubber band gun69rank/position
This is a rifle-shaped rubber band gun made using a large number of disposable chopsticks! Once you decide the size you want to make, connect the chopsticks by securing them together with rubber bands.
Wrap the muzzle area with paper to hold it together, and attach the trigger and grip parts to complete your large chopstick rubber band gun.
Holding it with both hands and taking aim gives it the immersive feel of a survival game.
The longer the barrel, the more the rubber band stretches and the farther it will fly, but don’t forget to design within the maximum stretch length of the rubber band!
Cat and Mouse70rank/position
This is a game called “Cat and Mouse,” where players split into a cat team and a mouse team.
The cat team holds hands to form a circle, and the mouse team goes inside the circle.
The cats stand up and crouch to keep the mice from escaping outside the ring.
The mice dodge the cats’ defense and try to escape outside the circle.
After a set time, the teams switch roles, and the team whose mice escape the most wins.
