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kotoro-kotoro (onomatopoeic; a light rattling/rolling sound)78rank/position

kotoro-kotoro (onomatopoeic; a light rattling/rolling sound)

Let me introduce a game called “Kotorokotoro.” Four players line up in a single file and stand facing the tagger.

Each of the four places their hands on the shoulders of the person in front, and the leader clasps their hands in front of their chest.

Set a time limit: if the tagger manages to touch the last person in line within that time, the tagger wins.

It’s a team-based tag game where the line moves cleverly to protect the person at the back.

Players are free to move, but if anyone’s hands come off the shoulders in front of them, they’re out.

That means moving or dodging too vigorously could get you out, so you need to balance your movements.

You can play it both outdoors and indoors.

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utatane

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Mr. Wolf, what time is it now?79rank/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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soft serve ice cream80rank/position

[Easy Origami] 3D Soft-Serve Ice Cream 🍦

Let’s try making a cute little soft-serve ice cream perched on a cone with origami.

Use the triangular creases as guides to form the base edges, then glue the ends together to shape the cone into a diamond-like form.

Next, twist the portion that sticks out to shape the soft-serve, and the whole piece is complete.

Aim for a sturdy look for the cone by paying attention to the layers of paper, and a soft look for the cream by twisting it gently.

While soft-serve typically brings to mind a yellow or ocher cone with white cream, it’s also fun to change the colors to enjoy different impressions, or to line up a variety of colorful soft-serves as decorations.

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kappamaki

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Team Gesture Game Competition81rank/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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Rolled-up pill bug82rank/position

Origami Toy: “Rolling Pill Bug”

If you look around a park, you can usually find at least one pill bug, and for many children it’s one of the most familiar insects.

Here’s an idea for making a pill bug out of origami.

What’s more, this pill bug jumps with a pop when you press and release it, and it curls up into a ball! Kids who love pill bugs will of course enjoy it, and even those who are a bit squeamish might be happy to play with an origami pill bug.

It’s not too difficult to make.

The key to making it look neat is to crease firmly.

Since you’ll be making quite a lot of fine creases, take your time and do each one carefully.

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sasashina

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sniper chopstick gun83rank/position

Sniping Use!! How to Make a [Chopstick Rubber-Band Gun] Rubber Gun for Snipers

This is a rubber band chopstick gun designed for accurate targeting—perfect for anyone who wants to make a precision “sniper” version.

The materials are disposable chopsticks, rubber bands, glue, and a paper clip.

Cut the chopsticks into the required lengths for each part, glue them together to form the gun’s frame, and then thread the clip through the chopsticks to serve as the trigger, securing it with a rubber band.

Since rubber bands are only used for the clip section, it’s also ideal for those who struggle to wrap rubber bands securely on standard chopstick guns, which can make them wobbly.

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yuri

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morning glory84rank/position

How to fold a morning glory flower with origami! Easy for kids and a big hit in summer

Let’s make a summer flower—morning glory—out of origami.

The folding method is simple, and you can make it with just one sheet of origami paper! Rather than a lot of complex folds, the process mainly involves creating crease lines, so be sure to press in those creases firmly as you go.

Gently opening along the final crease feels exciting, almost like a real morning glory blooming! If the back lifts up after you’ve finished, secure it with clear tape or glue.

Adding leaves or a vine makes it wonderfully summery and charming.

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hiyoko sensei

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