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

Target shooting

Make Your Own Shooting Game! Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls (For Ages 3 and Up)

Fun for toddlers and up! Here are some ideas for a target-shooting game.

Among Olympic sports, there’s shooting, where competitors use firearms to hit targets and compete for accuracy.

This time, let’s play a similar game that focuses on aiming at targets.

You’ll need straws, rubber bands, origami paper, tape, masking tape, scissors, glue, and a toilet paper roll.

Using a toy “gun” made from the toilet paper roll, the simple rule is to knock down the targets.

It’s great because everyone—from toddlers to adults—can enjoy it together.

Balloon Soccer

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Great for first-time soccer players! Here are some balloon soccer ideas.

Many parents may want to enjoy soccer together with their children.

This is a recommended idea when you’re unsure where to start playing soccer.

All you need is a balloon.

First, use the balloon as a stand-in for a ball and get used to the rules.

It’s good to help kids get a feel for body movement and eye coordination through activities like juggling with the thighs or toes and heading with the head.

Paper Cup Relay

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It’s a game where you pull out the bottom paper cup so it drops without toppling the stacked cups, then pass it on to the next person.

You have to judge how to move it to avoid knocking the cups over, which really tests each person’s control of strength and speed.

The relay format—passing it to the next person—is also key, because the pressure of someone waiting makes control even harder.

Precisely because it’s a simple action of pulling the cup out to the left or right, it’s a game that people of all ages can enjoy together.

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Playable Archery Craft

[Playable Craft] So easy! A well-flying bow and arrow/archery—how to make it (plastic fork, straw, rubber bands) [Easy craft, recycled play, at-home play, indoor play]

Let’s make a bow and arrow that flies well! Here are some ideas for a playable archery activity.

Archery is a sport where you use a bow and arrow to hit a target.

This time, how about getting involved from the making process and having fun by using plastic forks, straws, and rubber bands? You can stack paper cups to make a target, or draw a picture on paper to create one.

Try playing together with a parent or guardian, experimenting with timing and how you launch the arrows.

It’s sure to become a valuable time for communication.

Ball-carrying game

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Let’s have fun by combining items you already have at home! Here are some ideas for a ball-carrying game.

Through play, kids can learn the importance—and the challenge—of working together to reach a goal.

The rules are simple: two people hold a towel together to carry a ball and place it into a basket or bag.

It’s great for building concentration and balance.

It’s easy to do indoors, so you can enjoy it with your child or friends and feel a sense of accomplishment together.

Once you get used to it, try customizing the course!

Cooperation-Required Cup Game

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This time it’s a “cooperation-required cup game”! Materials: • 4 strings • 1 rubber band • Paper or plastic cups How to play: • Attach the 4 strings to the rubber band. • Line up the paper cups. • Tug the rubber band from four directions to grip the cup and stack them into a pyramid. This game builds fine hand control and concentration. Plus, one person can take the lead by giving instructions, and the other listens and responds. You can’t do it unless the two of you work together. My second son isn’t very cooperative and hasn’t really had experiences of accomplishing something together with friends, so I hope that, even through play, he can gradually gain experiences of achieving something with someone else. If you have paper cups, you can also branch out into other games like: • Sport stacking • Bowling ————— We share fun brain-boosting activities that elementary schoolers will get more absorbed in than a Switch—and that help grow their talents! Check out the other posts, too! —————Elementary school kids' playBrain-boosting playSTEAM education

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It’s hard to reach goals alone! Here’s a cup game that requires teamwork.

It’s a game idea where you and your friends coordinate your timing to grab and move cups.

Once you tie four strings to a rubber band, you’re ready to go! Two people work in sync to grip a cup.

Try building a pyramid or stacking them high—get creative with different arrangements.

The subtle balance of force and tiny timing mismatches that make the cups not move as you want can be surprisingly addictive!

Treasure-catching game

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Who will win, the police or the thieves? Here’s an idea for a treasure-grabbing game.

Through the roles of thieves and police, players can work with teammates to devise and execute strategies while developing quick decision-making skills—it’s a fun game! The thieves sneak past the police to carry the treasure, while the police run around to catch the thieves.

With a perfect balance of competition and cooperation, kids will burn off energy while getting totally absorbed in play.

The rules are simple, and everyone who joins the game will feel the thrill and excitement!