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[For Kids] Fun Either Way: A Collection of Rock-Paper-Scissors Game Ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Rock-paper-scissors is often used to decide order or winners, but this time we’re introducing fun game ideas that use rock-paper-scissors.

Not only “win or lose” matches, but also creative twists on the game itself, plus ideas that get you thinking and moving—like running or solving problems using rock-paper-scissors—so there’s something for everyone.

We’re also featuring nostalgic rock-paper-scissors games from the past!

Since rock-paper-scissors is a game both adults and children can enjoy together, we encourage adults to join in too!

[For kids] Fun whether you win or lose! A collection of rock-paper-scissors game ideas (21–30)

Rock–paper–scissors game using newspaper

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Play while visualizing wins and losses! Here’s an idea for a rock-paper-scissors game using newspaper.

When you’re playing rock-paper-scissors, you sometimes wonder how everyone else is doing, right? This time, how about using newspaper to make the results visible as you play? Adding actions beyond just rock-paper-scissors can also boost children’s interest in the game.

The rules are simple: stand on a spread-out sheet of newspaper, and each time you lose, fold the newspaper smaller.

Imagining it as a boat floating on the sea or a bridge over a mountain can make it even more exciting!

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Body Rock-Paper-Scissors

Consecutive Rock-Paper-Scissors

Body Rock-Paper-Scissors

Rock-paper-scissors using just your hands is fun, but when it’s hard to get outside and move around, let’s play a full-body version to get active! For rock, squat down and curl up small.

For scissors, step one foot forward and one back, and extend both hands in front making a peace sign.

For paper, spread your arms and legs wide like a star shape.

Once you’ve learned the movements, the rules are the same as regular rock-paper-scissors.

It really gets your body moving, so it’s perfect when you’re short on exercise! Once you’re used to it, try doing round after round without stopping, repeating rock-paper-scissors nonstop.

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of games that use rock-paper-scissors. Many of them don’t require any special equipment and are easy to play, so give them a try! Using the ideas in this article as a base, add your own twists or new rules to make your rock-paper-scissors games even more exciting!