A big hit at after-school childcare! A special feature on group games and activities you can play without any equipment

Group shiritori

#elementaryschool #indoorgames #shiritori A group Shiritori game that students from 1st through 6th grade can enjoy

Group Shiritori is a more challenging game than playing Shiritori one-on-one.

Its appeal is that anyone can join regardless of grade level, and you can play it indoors! The key to this game is how quickly the members of a group can communicate with each other.

If the group is too large, communication becomes difficult, so forming groups of two or three is ideal.

Because it tests how well the team can work together, it can also help foster strong bonds among the children.

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Balloon carrying race

🧡No.5 [Parent-Child Play & Motor Skill Development] “Balloon Carrying Race” — Three generations from toddlers to seniors bouncing balloons 🎈

How about a balloon-carrying race, where the way the balloon floats and flutters in the air makes it extra fun? All you need are a newspaper and a balloon.

Form pairs, and each pair holds the newspaper by opposite corners as if spreading it open.

Then place the balloon in the center of the newspaper and carry it while running.

It sounds simple at first, but the momentum from running makes the balloon take off, so it’s trickier than it looks.

Figuring out strategies—like moving gently or tilting the newspaper to shield the balloon from the wind—is part of the fun.

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Hula hoop down

[Sports Recreation] Hula Hoop Down — From Failure to Success

From the start of the new school year to farewell parties, it’s fun no matter when you play! Here’s an idea for “Hula Hoop Down.” The rules are simple: participants stand in a circle and rest a hula hoop on their index fingers, then lower it to the ground without letting their fingers lose contact.

It looks easy at first, but for some reason the balance gets off or the hula hoop slips from fingers, leading to unexpected mishaps that liven things up.

It’s great fun to try with close friends, and it can also be a good chance to unite hearts even among people who haven’t talked much before.

Let’s have fun with bouncing balloons!

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This time’s showdown is “Video Games 🎮 vs. Bouncy Balloons.” When rainy days go on and on, don’t those super-energetic elementary school boys get antsy because they can’t play outside? In times like that, if you have bouncy balloons, kids can play basketball or volleyball indoors, and their satisfaction level goes way up! [What you need] • Balloons • Vinyl (plastic) tape [How to] (1) Inflate the balloon. (2) Wrap vinyl tape all the way around once, starting at the tied end. (3) Wrap a total of four bands around. We also made a cardboard basketball hoop! If you try it, tell us what you think in the comments!#ElementarySchoolChildcare#AtHomePlayBouncing Balloon

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Just add a small twist to a balloon and it becomes fun! Here’s an idea to enjoy a bouncing balloon.

One of the charms of balloons is how they drift on the wind and float down slowly even when tossed high.

This time, let’s add a simple tweak to make a balloon that bounces with a pop-pop and play with it.

All you need is a balloon, vinyl tape, and scissors.

Once you inflate the balloon, wrap vinyl tape around the knot in a spiral—and you’re done! You might even be able to use the bouncy balloon for activities like volleyball, basketball, or other recreational games.

Tail tag

Physical activity play to improve children's motor skills: 1-2. Tail Tag

This is a game called “Tail Tag,” where ribbons or strings are used as pretend tails.

Everyone wears a tail and tries to take each other’s tails.

While you’re focused on grabbing someone else’s tail, be careful—you might lose your own.

Keep collecting tails as you go.

If someone loses their tail, they can put on a spare tail and rejoin the game.

Set a time limit, and the player who collects the most tails within that time wins.

It’s also a great indoor activity for rainy days to get kids moving.

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PET bottle darts

PET Bottle Darts (from “Latest and Most Fun Recreation Games”)

Let’s try playing “Plastic Bottle Darts” using a plastic bottle and disposable chopsticks! Despite the name, it’s not dangerous—it’s a game where you drop chopsticks toward a plastic bottle placed at your feet.

Use a slightly larger bottle so it’s stable.

Decide on a number of chopsticks per person—for example, two each—and take turns.

It looks very simple and easy, but the bottle’s opening is small, so getting them in is tricky.

Taller kids might be at a bit of a disadvantage!

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Speaking of ___?

[Twin Test] If we ask twins “What comes to mind when you hear ___?”, how many of their answers will match?? #Shorts

It’s a “What comes to mind when you hear ___?” game where the more people there are, the harder it is to match answers.

If everyone gives the same answer to a prompt, it’s a big success; if even one person answers differently, you’re out.

For example, with a prompt like “What’s a typical rice ball filling?” there are lots of options—okaka (bonito flakes), kombu (kelp), umeboshi (pickled plum), tuna mayo, and so on.

You have to choose the one you think is the most common.

You can all answer out loud at the same time, or prepare paper and pens and reveal your answers to each other.

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