[For Kids] Today's Recommended Recreation Idea Collection
When a few kids get together, do you ever suddenly hear, “We want to do something fun!”?
If they spring it on you and you suggest tag or hide-and-seek, only to hear, “We’ve done that,” it makes you want to come up with something new, doesn’t it?
That’s why this article introduces lots of fun activities for children.
It’s updated daily, so you’ll find fresh recreation ideas the kids probably haven’t tried yet!
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[For Kids] Today's Recommended Recreation Idea Collection (21–30)
Mother’s Day Cooking Showdown
How about turning Mother’s Day into a homemade-cooking showdown for Mom? Have the whole family cook and let Mom be the judge! Everyone can make different dishes, or you can set a theme and compete.
Hyakunin Isshu
How about karuta, specifically Hyakunin Isshu, a game that might earn you compliments for your refined taste? For today’s kids, who are used to digital games and smartphones, the gentle cadence of classical Japanese could feel refreshingly new.
As they play, they naturally memorize the poems, which later gives them an edge in Japanese class.
And it’s pretty cool if they can compete for speed like in the popular manga and film Chihayafuru.
For younger children, there are also karuta sets with cute characters and illustrations, which I highly recommend.
Target shooting game
A simple target-throwing game you can play even with a ball made by crumpling up newspaper.
But as in the video, it might also be fun to prepare a more realistic toy gun.
If you’re playing with kids, it’s sure to be a hit! It’s a game that even adults can get fired up about.
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Tag with a color twist: Color Tag.
For example, if the tagger shouts “Red!”, the runners must find something red and touch it.
The tagger can catch them anytime before they touch the specified color.
It’s a slightly more challenging version of tag—perfect for playing with kids who are bored of regular tag! It’s best enjoyed with a large group in a park with lots of playground equipment.
BBQ close to home
It’s about enjoying a barbecue close to home without having to go all the way to a riverbank or the mountains.
How about a light barbecue on your balcony or in your yard? Housing situations may vary, but these days there are grills available that produce very little smoke.
ring toss
A game where you throw rings and hook them onto upright pegs—ring toss.
You can make one from scratch, or if you’re playing with a big group, it might be worth buying a more professional set like the ones you see in stores.
Having prizes ready would make it even more exciting.
Papermaking experience using everyday materials
Craft-based recreational activities are great because they let you train your fingertips and brain without even realizing it.
Plus, doing papermaking without special tools and then writing a letter on the paper you’ve made is something everyone will surely enjoy.
In addition to exercise- or game-based activities, having a making-focused activity is also a nice option.