Collection of indoor play ideas for September! Autumn recreational activities that will captivate children

Making grapes with magic powder

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🐶 @buchiko_hoiku ◂◂◂◂ Check out my other posts too 🌼 Thank you so much for all the likes 🩷 This time it’s a new project! Grapes for toddlers 🍇 Can you guess what the magic powder is, made by shaving this magic stick? 🤭 The answer is… Pastels 🖍 If you shave pastels and rub with your finger, ta-da! You can draw a picture so easily ♪ ☺️ These pastels are from Seria (set of 3 colors!). I think the powder sifter was from Daiso? You can get everything at the 100-yen shop 🙌🏻🤍 Using various pastel colors creates a pretty gradient effect 🥹✨ Please give it a try 🌼 I’d love to hear if you made it too 🌈 ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ Thank you for reading to the end 🐶 I share ideas that are easy to copy—from the intro to the crafting—so anyone can make them ♬︎ Likes ♥, saves 𖤘, and follows 𖤐 would make me cry with joy 😂 lol Comments are also very welcome 🤍🤍 ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰Nursery teacher / Childcare workerKindergarten TeacherAutumn Crafts#Wall CreationToddler CraftsPlay that expands from picture booksGrape Crafting

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The “make grapes with magic powder” activity is an art project where children use their fingers to trace and blend powder shaved from pastels, allowing them to develop a sense of color and creativity.

As they spread the powder with their fingertips, they also build fine motor skills and coordination, while enjoying color mixing and shading that fosters focus.

Creating their own unique bunch of grapes gives them a sense of accomplishment, and the joy of admiring the finished piece offers a great opportunity to nurture imagination and expressive skills.

It’s also recommended to make other autumn-themed fruits alongside the grapes.

A classic activity perfect for autumn that sparks creativity.

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Variety Ball Toss

All Sorts of Ball Toss Games! [Ages 3–5] | Torikai Yuiku-en [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Speaking of autumn, it’s sports day season.

Let’s put a fun spin on the traditional “tama-ire” ball toss and enjoy an “All Kinds of Tama-ire”! Since you’re just throwing small balls, it’s perfect for ages 4–5 and up.

If you can, use slightly smaller baskets to catch the balls.

First up is “Points Tama-ire,” where the farther the basket, the higher the score.

Kids who play baseball might aim for the far basket, while careful kids may go for the closer one to score reliably.

Next is “Backpack Basket Tama-ire,” where players wear baskets on their backs and toss balls into each other’s baskets.

It’s even more exciting in a large space like an auditorium or gym.

Try coming up with your own original versions of tama-ire, too!

Reading Play: The Moon-Viewing Thief

"Otsukimi Thief" Reading Drama

In some rural areas, there is an event called “Otsukimi Dorobō” (Moon-Viewing Thieves).

Children are regarded as messengers of the moon, and on this day only, they are allowed to “steal” the offerings.

It’s considered auspicious.

This is a story inspired by that tradition.

For events where children gather, how about a reading that introduces them to the culture of moon-viewing?

Let’s make acorns and balancing toys (yajirobe).

Can it keep its balance well? An acorn balancing toy (Yajirobee).

Speaking of autumn, it’s also the season when lots of nuts fall from the trees.

You can make all kinds of fun toys using them.

How about this balancing toy, a “yajirobee,” which seems to put your sense of balance to the test? In Japan, yajirobee have long been made as toys, and depending on which acorn you choose and how long you make the arms, you can create many different styles.

It’s a big plus that you can keep playing with it as a toy after you make it.

Adding eyes or painting it makes it even cuter.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Rolling it up is fun! Grape craft

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Easy Grapes Craft for September: Make Round Bunches You Can Put In

Crafts may seem difficult, but this is an easy project that even little kids can try.

How about making some delicious-looking grapes, perfect for autumn? The basic method is simply to roll things up.

Use thin, easy-to-handle tissue paper and roll it into small balls.

Put the balls into a clear bag, tie the opening, add leaves and a vine, and you’re done.

Making a lot and decorating your room with them sounds fun, too.

Be sure to try it with the kids!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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