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

Cardboard Badminton

[Upcycled Play] The blade spins as it falls! Cardboard Badminton <Handmade toy you can make right now> [Easy craft, playable craft] Cardboard, tissues, clear file

Let’s have fun using recycled materials! Here’s an idea for cardboard badminton.

When you think of badminton, you use a racket and a shuttlecock, right? This time, let’s make both pieces of equipment using scrap materials you can find at home, like cardboard.

What you’ll need: cardboard, an A4-size clear plastic file, tissue paper, a permanent marker, tape, a ruler, scissors, and more.

The way the shuttlecock spins around as it falls is unique and really fun to watch!

Balloon Tennis

We played with Anpanman's “Big Balloon Tennis”! ★Anpanman Big Balloon Tennis★

Kids’ smiles bursting with joy! Here are some balloon tennis ideas.

Tennis is usually played with a racket and a tennis ball, right? In the video, they’re using rackets with Anpanman illustrations.

Using larger-than-normal balloons might make it easier to hit with the racket.

Since balloons can easily be carried away by the wind, if you play balloon tennis outdoors, it’s best to choose a spacious area and a day with little wind.

It’s also a fun idea for indoor play.

balloon volleyball

Balloon art fun with balloons! How to play balloon volleyball that even beginners can enjoy easily♪

Let’s have fun moving our bodies! Here are some ideas for balloon volleyball.

Volleyball is a sport where two teams face off across a net, hitting the ball back and forth to score points.

This time, all you need is a single balloon.

You can even find them at 100-yen shops these days, so it’s easy to prepare.

The way to play is simple: two or more people face each other and tap the balloon with their hands to keep a rally going.

Once you get used to it, try counting out loud or playing a word-chain game (shiritori) while you rally.

high-jump-style rubber jumping

🧡 [Parent-Child Play / Improving Motor Skills] Nostalgic Showa-Era 'Rubber Band Jump Challenge' — Lots of ways to jump ✌️

Let’s get into classic Showa-era games! Here’s an idea for rubber jumping, similar to high jump.

Rubber jumping is the game where you hook a rubber band around your legs, stretch it, and jump over it alternately.

It seems to have been popular mainly among girls during the Showa period.

What you need is flat elastic.

Start with the height at your ankles.

As you get used to it, raise it to your calves, knees, thighs, and then your waist.

If you practice every day, your athletic ability will improve, and you’ll likely be able to clear higher levels over time.

River Crossing Tail Tag

Let me introduce a tail-tag river-crossing game that gets your heart racing when you cross the river.

Create a “river” using mats or tape.

The tagger waits on the bank.

The runners attach a tail to their backside and dash across the river with as much momentum as they can.

The tagger’s chance to grab a tail is when the runners are crossing the river! You’ll need explosive speed and clever evasive moves.

If you make it cleanly across the river, you succeed.

The tagger then waits for the next person to come and cross.

Setting a time limit can make the game even more exciting.

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Beef Tongue Game

A simple, no-props party game: the 'Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Game'

No tools or prep needed! Here’s an idea for the “Gyutan Game.” Gyutan means beef tongue, a popular cut at yakiniku restaurants.

This game uses your hands and voice.

Put your hands together and hold them out in front—ready to start! Say “gyu” out loud, and for each “tan,” one person claps in turn.

The first round rhythm is “gyu-tan gyu-tan gyu-tan-tan.” From the second round on, the number of “tan” at the end increases by one each time.

It’s simple, but it’ll trip you up and get everyone laughing!

Paper cup pull

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Why not add the easy yet exciting “Paper Cup Pull” to your recreational activities? It’s perfect for indoor play, so kids can have fun with friends even on days when it’s hard to go outside! Prepare one paper cup for each player with a string attached and have each person hold their string.

Play some music, and when it stops, everyone pulls their string.

Meanwhile, a designated person with a basket tries to interfere by covering the paper cups with the basket.

The player who pulls their string and secures a paper cup before it gets covered wins! This game can also help boost children’s reaction speed.

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