Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for summer

Vanilla ice cream tasting

Vanilla ice cream taste test! Can elementary school kids tell which one is Häagen-Dazs?

This is the classic taste-testing game.

You can choose whatever food you like, but let’s try using vanilla ice cream, which is easy to get in several varieties at convenience stores.

It looks simple but is actually tricky, so it’s a great game for the whole family to try, including Mom and Dad.

You could also change the difficulty by using potato chips or other snacks instead of vanilla ice cream.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Indoor water play

[Water Play] Super Fun! 3 Indoor Water Activity Ideas [Nursery/Kindergarten] [Experiment Play]

Let’s play a color-water game using baking parchment and colored water.

As preparation, draw several cups in different colors on the baking parchment.

Use a waterproof marker.

Next, make a few kinds of colored water and drop them onto the parchment with a dropper.

Touch the dropped colored water with a chopstick and move it gently—like magic! The colored water moves.

The goal is to keep moving the colored water and gather it into the cups.

Because this involves fine motor work, it isn’t suitable for large groups in childcare.

Why not try it as a special treat when there are fewer children, such as in the late afternoon or during extended care?

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tsukada moe

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NG word game

[God-Tier Episode] We Tried an NG-Word Showdown as a Couple and It Was Hilariously Unavoidable lol [Kids, Date, Ideal Type]

Games that use lots of props can be a hassle to set up, right? So here’s an “NG Word Game” you can play instantly as long as you have some memo paper.

First, write down a word or keyword you want the other person to say.

Swap papers and, without looking, place the paper on your forehead.

Have a normal conversation, and if you get the other person to say the word, you win.

It’s fun even as the number of players increases, up to about five or six people.

It’s also a popular concept among YouTubers, with many videos uploaded.

They’re fun just to watch, so check them out for tips on how to play!

Anime and movie watching

[Quadruplets] Playing Home Movie Theater ❁ Clerk Mom and the Jolly Customers ♪ [STAYHOME]

For a recommended anime and movie-watching activity, take it a step further and turn your home into a movie theater! Make tickets like a real cinema, and use vouchers to exchange for juice and popcorn.

Even just that will get the kids excited.

Prepare a few films your child is likely to enjoy and let them choose what they want to watch.

Watching anime and movies helps nurture children’s creativity and dreams, so it’s highly recommended.

It’s a great at-home activity for times when you can’t go out much in the summer.

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dance / dancing

[Official] Tokyo Disney Resort Kids Dance Program “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” (1) Let’s dance with Disney friends! | Tokyo Disney Resort

It’s important to frequently teach them to move their bodies in time with the rhythm.

At this time, incorporating asymmetrical movements will gradually help them become more dexterous.

For example: moving only one leg, moving to the rhythm, stepping straight forward while alternating left and right, and so on.

Teach them a variety of patterns!

trampoline

[Relieve Stress for Kids and Moms!] Apartment-friendly! Beat lack of exercise with your kids using a silent home trampoline! | Fun Exercise With Kids | Home Trampoline |

Trampolines help improve how you control your body’s balance in the air.

This also enhances your reflexes so you can fall more safely when you take a spill.

With a larger trampoline, kids can strike various poses in midair and try 180- or 360-degree forward and backward rotations! Because they can reach heights they couldn’t with their own strength alone, make sure to watch them closely to prevent injuries.

balance play

A way to play where parents can work out while helping their kids develop a sense of balance [Doting Parent Diary]

Challenging themselves by climbing onto Dad’s or Mom’s body really boosts children’s motivation.

Use invitations like “Can you do this?” or “Shall we give it a try?” to nurture an active, playful spirit and encourage them to be a little brave and try.

Playing together also gives children a sense of security and is great for physical bonding.

It richly develops body balance.

Even if you do it once a week on Sundays, continuing will bring noticeable results!