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Team Gesture Game Competition71rank/position

Team Gesture Quiz Battle!

It’s a game where one person on the team looks at a prompt and acts it out with gestures, while the other members try to guess what it is.

It tests the team’s ability to cooperate—choosing movements that are as clear as possible and carefully observing even the small details.

Setting a time limit to push for quicker answers is also recommended; the rush to convey the idea might lead to some funny, unexpected movements.

If you gradually make the prompts more detailed and difficult, you’ll likely start to see each person’s unique style in which parts they focus on when they move.

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kappamaki

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lampshade72rank/position

I tried making a lampshade! Perfect for a summer vacation project—my child and I had fun making it together 😊

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.

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sasashina

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Candy fishing game73rank/position

Candy fishing game

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!

dodgeball74rank/position

What is official dodgeball?

A quintessential elementary school game: dodgeball.

First, you split into two teams and take your respective courts.

The basic rule is that once the game starts, you hit players in the opposing team’s inner court with the ball to send them to the outer court, and players in the outer court try to hit opponents in the inner court to return to their own inner court.

Dodgeball also has many official rules, and national tournaments are held as a sport.

There are also local rules that vary by school or region.

In addition to the basic rules I just explained, adding extra rules can make the game even more exciting.

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utatane

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Whipped-deco clip75rank/position

[New at Daiso❣️] Melon soda clips with glossy, jelly-like finish made using Whipped Cream Glue 🍈💚 #100yenDIY #handmade #whipdeco #Daiso #DaisoFinds #DaisoWhipDeco #shorts

Fresh and cute! Here are some ideas for whipped cream-style decorated clips.

The fluffy cream looks so real you’ll want to touch it—whipped decorations are irresistibly charming.

When you decorate clips, they become practical and make great gifts, don’t you think? You’ll need clips, whipped cream glue, pearl beads, your favorite charms, and some tools.

In the video, they create a melon-soda-inspired design that’s super cute.

It also sounds fun to come up with your own original pieces by choosing your own colors and designs!

Cat and Mouse76rank/position

Physical play to enhance children's motor skills: 4. Cat and Mouse (Mouse Trap)

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.

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utatane

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Mr. Wolf, what time is it now?77rank/position

[Play] 3 Play Ideas [Daycare/Kindergarten]

It’s a game where kids can move their whole bodies by taking on the roles of the Wolf and the Little Goats.

First, set up a safe zone.

If you’re playing outside, it’s good to draw a big circle or lines in the dirt on the ground.

The children playing the Little Goats ask together, “What time is it, Mr.

Wolf?” If it’s 8 o’clock, they take eight steps forward.

When it reaches midnight—12 o’clock—the hungry wolf comes to eat, so the rule is that everyone has to run away.

Anyone who gets caught switches places and becomes “it.” It’s a game that lets kids feel a sense of unity while enjoying the thrill and excitement.

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hanauta obasan

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