Lovely Play & Recreation

Indoor and outdoor activities that avoid crowding. Enjoyable for students from first to sixth grade.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Some of you may be looking for games that can be played while maintaining social distance as a way to prevent colds and protect against viruses.

Games that can be played without close contact—such as ones that involve “minimal talking” or “keeping children from getting too close to each other”—are ideal.

In this article, we’ll introduce games that elementary school students from first to sixth grade can enjoy.

We’ve picked a wide range of themes, from activities that can be played in the classroom to ones that let kids move their bodies outdoors.

Try setting different rules for lower and upper grades and give them a go!

Indoor and outdoor activities that avoid crowding. Enjoyable for grades 1 through 6 (41–50)

kickbase

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kickbase

Many sports involve getting close to your opponent, right? Among them, kickbase is a full-fledged sport you can enjoy while keeping your distance.

Its basic rules are the same as baseball, so it’s easy to picture.

The difference is that in kickbase, you kick a ball that’s pitched underhand.

You don’t need a bat, and if you use a soft ball, even younger elementary school kids can enjoy it.

Try incorporating it into PE classes or recreational activities!

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Indoor and outdoor games that avoid crowding. Fun for first- through sixth-graders (51–60)

Handmade darts

Handmade darts made with magnets

Handmade darts

Let’s make handmade darts and have some fun! Darts is considered a type of target-shooting game.

You throw arrows at a target from a distance and compete based on where they hit.

It’s an individual game, so you can enjoy it without crowding.

Another advantage is that darts are easy to make by hand if you use magnets.

Use a magnetic sheet for the target and embed magnets in the tips of the arrows so they stick to the target when thrown.

Unlike real darts, it’s also safer.

It’s a game you can enjoy starting from the crafting process.

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In conclusion

We introduced games that elementary school students can enjoy, ranging from traditional pastimes to activities adapted with social distancing in mind.

Taking part in sports that don’t require shouting or games that involve drawing can help kids build closer friendships.

We’ve also gathered options suitable for a wide range of grades, from first through sixth, so feel free to use them as opportunities for interaction across different grade levels at school or at home.