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

Horsetail gathering

[Spring 🌸 Horsetail Picking] Who can find the longest one? Unexpectedly, Kokua is... 🙀

When we think of spring, it’s the season when winter ends and we can feel the warmth of nature.

One iconic sign of spring is horsetail shoots (tsukushi), isn’t it? How about going out to pick some while taking a stroll? Even if you live in the city, you might be surprised to find them growing nearby.

After you pick them, be sure to try using them in your cooking.

There’s also a fun little game: remove one of the joints, put it back on, and then guess where it breaks apart!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Easter Festival

[DIY] I tried making Easter eggs! [LA purchases] Making Easter Eggs

Easter isn’t very familiar in Japan, but in recent years its recognition has been gradually growing and you hear about it more often.

In fact, in countries with Christian traditions, it holds an even more important place than Christmas.

Although the exact date varies, it’s enjoyed every year as a spring festival.

Why not try making Easter eggs with your children and take this opportunity to learn about the history of Easter?

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Saitō Ayumu

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camp

[Outdoor Cooking] Fresh-Green Camping: Garlic Butter Grilled Chicken over the Campfire, plus Gyoza and More [Outdoor Play] First Time Fishing at Sakatani Campground — Family Camping / Outdoor Cooking

Camping, which was tough in winter, becomes much more pleasant in spring when fresh greenery spreads out and the temperature is just right.

When you go camping, kids naturally brighten up, and even those who aren’t usually very active get a great chance to run around.

Whether you go with a big group of friends or enjoy quiet, quality time with just the family, it’s an event where you can have fun and get creative either way.

Cycling

Competed in a kids’ bicycle race at Palace Cycling with a FUJI ACE20

Even if you don’t own a proper bike, there are more and more places where you can rent one and casually enjoy cycling.

There are many types available, from kids’ bikes to unusual three-seaters.

How about going for a bike ride with your children—whether as a quick outing, part of a trip, or just to explore the neighborhood?

A clover flower crown

kimie gangi Spring wildflower play: “Clover Flower Crown” #flowercrown #howto #whiteclover

When you go to a park or riverbank where lots of flowers like white clover and dandelions are in bloom, kids can have fun just by picking flowers.

Since you’re there, gather plenty of blossoms and enjoy a springtime activity by making crowns and rings together.

The children will be thrilled with their lovely crowns and rings.

It’s also nice to keep them on display until they become dried flowers.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Go to a tulip field

Gosen City Ipponsugi – Tulip Field – 1.5 million bulbs (Spring Flowers Series)

Spring is the season not only for cherry blossoms but also for tulips.

If you don’t have any large tulip fields nearby, it might be fun to take advantage of the holiday and go on a trip.

If your child loves flowers, they’ll likely be overjoyed, and it can also be enjoyable to stop by a local shop and grab something to eat.

Dodgebee

Dodgebee: A Recreation Game Played in an Elementary School Gym

Dodgebee is a game played with a thin, lightweight disc.

It has rules similar to dodgeball, where players throw the disc within the court and try to hit members of the opposing team.

There are official rules, and it’s popular enough to have tournaments.

The Dodgebee disc is made of a material that doesn’t hurt when it hits the body and it even floats on water.

It’s a game that lets you move your body to the fullest and is fun both in a gym and for outdoor play in spring.