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

Vague Memory Drawing Game

“So that’s how you’re playing it!” [Vague Memory Drawing Showdown]

If everyone draws a picture from memory without looking at the prompt and then shares their finished works, the unexpected and funny results will keep everyone laughing.

It’s a game that values ideas and imagination over drawing skill, so people of all ages and skill levels can join in, which is part of its charm.

Doing it under the cherry blossoms, surrounded by nature, adds a sense of openness and makes the atmosphere even more relaxed.

Chatting while looking at the finished drawings and taking photos of the unique creations will make cherry-blossom viewing with family and friends even more fun and memorable.

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Blind tasting showdown

It's spring! Cherry-blossom viewing! Tsukunezu's beer tasting!!

The “blind tasting” showdown that livens up cherry-blossom viewing is a simple, exciting game that kids and adults can enjoy together.

With rules where you’re blindfolded and guess the taste or aroma of snacks and drinks, using different senses than usual naturally leads to laughter.

You can adjust the difficulty so even small children can take part, and it’s fun for adults too, who are often surprised by unexpected results.

Turning it into a team match or taking turns makes it even more exciting.

Relying on your senses under the cherry blossoms turns hanami time into a playful, game-like experience you’ll enjoy even more!

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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.

wild herb picking

Village Newcomer, Year One: 5. Foraging Wild Greens

In spring, edible wild plants like mugwort, horsetail, and Japanese parsley sprout in the mountains and along riverbanks.

Try picking them, cooking them, and tasting them.

Tempura is one easy way to enjoy them.

For children, it can serve as a science lesson and an opportunity for food education.

Be sure to carefully check whether a plant is edible, and don’t forget to ask someone knowledgeable!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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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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