[Play Right Away!] Exciting Recreation Games Recommended for Elementary School Students

triathlon

Let’s clear the challenges set at each station and aim for the finish! Here’s a triathlon-inspired idea.

A triathlon is a race where you swim, cycle, and run in sequence to reach the goal, right? This time, let’s try playing a game where you aim for the finish by overcoming a series of continuous challenges, just like a triathlon.

In the video, it looks like pairs are cooperating and playing together.

How about incorporating this into your activities with some adaptations?

A recreational activity incorporating parkour

Olympic host city! A unique after-school program that incorporates France-born parkour—jumping, running, vaulting, balancing—learning through play!

Let’s work on improving children’s athletic abilities! Here are some ideas for activities that incorporate parkour.

Parkour is a culture originating in France; by integrating movements like running, jumping, and climbing, it trains the mind and body and aims for artistic movement.

In recent years, we’ve been seeing it more often on social media, haven’t we? This time, let’s create a course using boxes and mats made of soft materials and try parkour.

It’s a wonderful idea that helps children understand weight transfer and how to use their bodies.

Ping-Pong ball carrying

Ping-pong Ball Carrying Race, Shimanto Small Learning School

We’ll do a relay where you carry a ping-pong ball in a ladle.

A straight course isn’t very exciting, so I think it’s better to include a turnaround point.

You can also use a paper plate instead of a ladle.

Since ping-pong balls are light, if you run too fast, you’ll drop them.

It’s a game where balance matters more than speed, so even kids who aren’t usually fast runners can join in confidently!

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Safe baseball

How to enjoy baseball safely! Get excited with simple gear. With this, you can play baseball to your heart’s content at the park! \(^o^)/

Let’s play using soft materials! Here’s a safe baseball idea.

When you think of baseball, you probably imagine wooden or metal bats and cork-filled balls.

But when playing with preschoolers or kids who aren’t familiar with baseball, how about enjoying the game with soft equipment? Use a pool noodle cut in half as the bat, and a ball made by crumpling newspaper.

Give it a try!

Ball arranging game

Ball Arrangement Game (3×3, 4×4) [Indoor Physical Activity Example]

The “Ball Lineup Game” is a recreational game that uses both your mind and body.

Like Gomoku or tic-tac-toe, the rule is simple: the team that lines up their balls in a straight line wins! Each team can hold only up to three balls, so starting from the fourth move, you have to reposition balls already on the field.

Teams confident in their physical ability can compete on speed when moving the balls, while teams confident in their strategy can win with clever tactics—there are lots of ways to play.

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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!

Balloon Soccer

🧡 Six balloon soccer games for girls to enjoy: beginner’s soccer edition

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.