Fun! Spring activities for children: recreation and hands-on play

bamboo shoot digging

Nature really is the best! I went bamboo shoot digging. :)

Speaking of bamboo shoots, they’re a taste of spring, aren’t they? They’re in season, and finding them and digging them out of the earth brings a special kind of excitement.

Digging bamboo shoots takes a bit of technique, but that’s part of the fun, too.

Dishes made with freshly harvested bamboo shoots are delicious, so there’s no doubt the enjoyment continues even after the digging is done.

Catching Cherry Blossom Petals

[Play Baton - 1] Cherry Blossom Petal Catch

It’s a game that seems like it could have existed since the time when humans were still little monkeys.

You simply catch fluttering petals falling from the air with your hand—that’s all.

The simpler and purer something is, the more fun it tends to be.

It’s the perfect game for feeling spring! The hugely popular TV show “Run for Money” also started as an adaptation of children’s tag for television.

That basic idea of chasing and being chased is very simple, but precisely because it’s simple, it’s thrilling.

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to put down the TV and smartphone for a day and just catch cherry blossom petals with your hands.

Repotting flowers

[Flower Transplanting] Floral Education Activities to Nurture Children’s Five Senses (Nursery Schools / Kindergartens)

Let’s have fun together! I’d like to share some ideas for repotting flowers.

Have you ever heard the term “hanaiku”? It’s said that hanaiku was born from the wish for children to feel nature by touching flowers and to gain various experiences through flowers.

By growing flowers, you and your child can share the joy and excitement that come with the process, enjoy the colors and scents, and connect with the life of plants.

As they carefully care for flowers, children’s rich sensitivity will surely be nurtured.

Badminton

Perfect for the outdoors! Grab this wind-resistant badminton set and have fun at the campsite! #OutdoorPlay #CampFun #Badminton #ThreeSistersCampPlay

Time your swings and hit the shuttle! Let me introduce badminton.

When spring arrives and the weather warms up, many people head out on trips or go camping, don’t they? Badminton is a great recommendation for those times.

As long as you have a spacious area with no car traffic, you can start playing right away.

At first, aim to simply hit the shuttle with your racket.

Once you get used to it, try sending the shuttle over to your partner! It’s exciting to level up little by little, and it’s so satisfying when you can rally.

Easter Egg♡Salt Painting

Salt painting is a fun activity with a beautiful look that can lift your spirits.

Recommended supplies include salt, a pen-type liquid glue, watercolor paints, brushes, white drawing paper, paper cups for the paints, and a shallow tray.

First, use the liquid glue to sketch an Easter egg.

Next, place the paper in the shallow tray and sprinkle salt over the entire surface.

Finally, paint with your favorite colors, and you’re done.

The way the salt repels the paint and creates a soft bleed effect is super cute—give it a try!

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Yuuki

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Color water play with flowers

Let's make colored water with flowers

When you go out for a walk or when flowers bloom in your home garden, you see all kinds of blossoms popping up everywhere in spring, don’t you? Let’s try making colored water using those flower petals! It’s easy: just put petals and water into a plastic bag and knead it.

The color will come out of the petals and you’ll have colored water.

It sounds fun to make several colors using different petals, and to experiment by mixing the colored waters to see what new colors you can create!

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Hane Keisuke

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Insect collecting

[Giant house centipede sighting…] Spring insect collecting is fun!

Insects are said to make up over 99% of all creatures living on land.

Many children love them, but lots of adults say, “Not my thing!” It might be a bit tricky to collect insects right in the heart of Tokyo, so how about turning it into a mini trip and going on a bug-hunting adventure? Spring, when all sorts of insects start to move around, is the perfect time.

In a small vacant lot or along a riverside, you might easily spot butterflies, dragonflies, or scarab beetles! If you bring an insect field guide, you can look up what you’ve caught on the spot.

Stepping away from your smartphone and letting yourself sink into nature is refreshing—what a delightful way to spend a moment in spring!