[Elementary School] Recommended Ideas for Morality Games: Learn Through Play

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.

This time, we’re introducing moral education games that let elementary school children learn through play.

Morality refers to the standards of behavior each person should follow in order to live in society, but that can sound a bit difficult, right?

Put simply, it means following rules, doing good things and not doing bad things, being considerate of others, and being fair.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn these through games?

The ideas introduced in this article present fun games that nurture a sense of morality while playing.

Some adults may even remember playing some of these games when they were children.

We cover a wide range—from ideas that teach naturally to games that specifically spotlight morality—so please feel free to try them out.

[Elementary School] Play and Learn: Recommended Moral Education Game Ideas (11–20)

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!

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In conclusion

I introduced some morality-based games that I’d like to see incorporated in elementary schools.

Some of them are probably games children already play, but once we understand what kinds of moral values can be developed through play, it may change how we adapt those games.

I hope children can learn enjoyably through play.