Fun Indoor Games for Elementary School Kids Without Any Equipment

late hand in rock-paper-scissors

Casual Rec Games for Everyone (4): After-the-Fact Rock-Paper-Scissors & 7-11

A normal rock-paper-scissors game is too easy! In that case, try playing “after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors.” The leader plays as usual by saying “Jan-ken-pon” and showing rock, paper, or scissors.

The participants must then respond after seeing it and beat that hand.

Because you have to instantly recognize what the leader showed and choose the winning hand, it’s trickier than it sounds.

A few people will slip up and lose or end in a tie.

Try turning it into a knockout format or speeding it up to increase the difficulty and have fun!

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Butt tag

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When we think of tag, we usually imagine running around as fast as we can, but this is a more relaxed version you can enjoy at an easier pace.

The basic rules are the same as regular tag, but the way you flee and chase is different.

Both the runners and the chaser (the “it”) move forward while sitting with their knees up, using only their bottoms and arms.

You must never stand up! Anyone tagged by “it” becomes the next chaser.

To make it clear who’s “it,” it might be good for that person to wear something noticeable like a hat or a sash.

Since foot speed doesn’t matter here, people can play together regardless of differences in physical ability!

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Dosukoi Game

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Dosukoi is a game that seems like it would get really lively with four players.

Everyone keeps their thumbs down, then one person (the caller) says “Dosukoi [vowel sound/letter]” and a single character.

After that, players randomly raise whichever thumbs they want.

Combining the number of raised thumbs with the first letter the caller said, the first person to quickly say a word that matches that pattern—[word] dosukoi—wins.

Because you have to rhythmically find a word with that number of syllables/characters, it’s a game that uses both your brain and your reflexes.

Some people also use an extra rule that allows players who have already dropped out to give answers.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Say one thing, do the opposite game

It’s funny how you get tripped up even when you think you’ve got it! Here’s an idea for a “Say the same, do the opposite” game.

It’s a great way to get moving even indoors! The rules are simple: while saying the instructed word exactly as given, you perform the opposite action.

For example, if the instruction is “Forward!”, participants should repeat “Forward” while jumping backward.

The key actions involve front, back, left, and right! Since it doesn’t require knowledge or strategy, it’s an easy and welcoming game for first-timers too.

Mr. Wolf, what time is it now?

[Outdoor Play / Childcare] A Big Hit in Mixed-Age Group Care! [Mr. Wolf, What Time Is It?]

Let’s play tag while enjoying a call-and-response using the phrase, “Mr.

Wolf, what time is it?” First, choose one player to be “It” (the wolf).

The children face the wolf and ask, “Mr.

Wolf, what time is it?” The wolf answers with various times, and if it’s anything other than “3 o’clock,” the children respond, “Phew, thank goodness!” If the wolf says “3 o’clock,” that’s the signal to start chasing.

Run away so you don’t get caught! Whoever gets caught becomes the next wolf.

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Fun in a group! Daikon-pulling game

[Motor Skills] Daikon-Pulling Game | Coordination Training for Group Play

Divide into two teams: the radishes and the pullers.

The radish team lies face down in a circle and links arms firmly.

When you’re ready, the puller team starts pulling the radishes.

Only pull by the legs—be careful not to pull on clothing.

If a radish doesn’t come out easily, work together, such as having two people pull one radish.

You can decide that pulling out all the radishes within the time limit wins, or let the child who gets pulled out become the next radish.

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Traditional children’s game “Abukutatta”

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Original song – Shinboku Nursery School – Araki Nursery School

Abukutatta is a fun game that mixes a thumping heartbeat and excited anticipation, and even small children can enjoy it.

Choose one person to be “it,” have them sit in the center with their face covered.

The others join hands to form a circle around “it,” and walk around while singing.

As the song progresses, there’s a part where the people holding hands say, “Knock, knock, knock.” When that happens and “it” says, “It’s the sound of a ghost,” everyone breaks the circle and runs away.

Whoever gets tagged by “it” becomes the next “it.” If you add your own original sounds during the “What sound is it?” part, the game becomes even more exciting.

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mayumi

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