Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for summer

ball pit

Get kids excited! Here are some ball pit ideas.

Children love colorful balls, don’t they? This time, let’s gather 500 color balls in one place and enjoy a ball pit.

Just the cool sensation of the balls touching their skin can be stimulating—you can almost hear their adorable voices, right? Plus, you can sort the balls by color, toss them like a snowball fight, and come up with all kinds of play ideas.

Give it a try!

Watermelon splitting

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Play it again and again! Here are some watermelon-splitting game ideas.

Many of you may have tried suikawari as a barbecue event by the sea or a riverside.

That moment when the watermelon splits in half is so refreshing and satisfying, isn’t it? This time, let’s make a handmade watermelon so you can enjoy that delightful moment over and over.

You’ll need bowls, colored construction paper, scissors or a craft knife, newspaper, magnets, masking tape, and a pen.

Give it a try!

Agar play

[Easy at home♪] Agar Play to Nurture the Five Senses from Age 1

This activity lets children freely play with agar.

Through steps like transferring it between containers, they can experience its unique texture.

Cherish the distinct feel of agar when touched by hand and the way the sensation changes when using tools, nurturing the sense of touch among the five senses.

Encourage free exploration while imagining the outcome—such as what happens when mixing agars of different colors.

If there’s a risk of putting it in the mouth, it’s recommended to place the agar in a bag so they can safely enjoy the tactile experience with their hands.

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Make squishy fruits with peel that comes off!

Looks just like the real thing! You can even peel the skin♪ I tried making a squishy fruit assortment [Oni Pita] DIY Fruits Squishy with Nano Tape 🍇🍉🍌🍓

Have you heard of nano tape, a clear and strong double-sided tape? It’s often used to stick posters on walls, but lately crafting with nano tape has been slowly becoming a trend.

How about layering strips of nano tape and filling the gaps with colored water or clay to make fruit? The fruit you make can be used for pretend play, and just touching them feels so satisfyingly squishy that you might find yourself wanting to keep touching them.

Try adapting the idea to create all sorts of foods and fruits!

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utatane

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Making snow that doesn’t melt

[Only 2 ingredients] How to make cool, cold, non-melting snow

Snow play indoors in summer!? Here’s a way to enjoy snow that doesn’t melt.

First, make “non-melting snow” using—believe it or not—baking soda and hair conditioner.

Adjust the amounts to your liking; aim for a firmness that lets you form a ball that won’t fall apart.

Once you’ve made the snow, you can start playing right away.

If you want it to feel even more like real snow, chill it in the fridge—it will become surprisingly snow-like.

Let’s make snow bunnies and snowmen indoors! Just imagining the scene is exciting, isn’t it? With a little creativity like this, you can have fun indoors even in summer—highly recommended.

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Yuuko.S

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ohajiki game

Nostalgic Toys: How to Play Ohajiki

Do you know the game ohajiki? It’s an old-fashioned game, so especially if you’re a woman, you’ve probably played it at least once.

Ohajiki is a classic indoor pastime.

The flat glass pieces are so pretty that you can’t help wanting to collect them.

The basic way to play is to flick one piece to hit another; if you hit it, you get to keep it.

However, the rules often vary by region and locality.

It sounds fun to gather different rule sets and try them out to see which ones make the game most exciting.

It’s a perfect indoor game for summer, and I highly recommend it.

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Yuuko.S

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fishing

Super Easy Homemade Toy: Indoor Fun with Fishing 🎣 [How to Make & Introduction]

Here’s a very fun fishing game you can make with a simple craft.

The fishing itself is fun, but it’s even more enjoyable when you start by crafting together with your child.

You can make it using construction paper from the 100-yen shop and empty containers you have at home, so let your imagination run wild and give it a try.

It’s a great way to learn about fish and sea creatures, and it uses both your hands and your mind—so let’s have fun making and playing!

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Murakami Shinpei

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