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Opposites Day ideas for OSHC

13 DIY activities for a opposites day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Children and educators wear clothes back to front or inside out for a topsy-turvy dress-up day that sets a silly tone.

Children run, walk or crab-walk races in reverse, turning familiar races upside down for a silly, active challenge.

Afternoon tea is served before lunch for a topsy-turvy day, giving children a playful way to think about routines.

Children listen carefully to instructions and do the exact opposite: sit when told to stand, whisper when told to shout. A giggly listening game.

Familiar games are played with reversed rules so the lowest score wins, encouraging fresh strategies and lots of laughs.

Older children write names and secret messages backwards, then use mirrors to read them, exploring reflection and letter shapes.

Children come dressed in clashing colours, patterns and odd socks, then show off their wild outfits in a parade.

Children draw using their non-dominant hand and compare the results. A funny, low-pressure art challenge.

Children act out a word while others guess it and its opposite, such as hot and cold or happy and sad. Builds vocabulary through play.

A twist on the classic follow-the-leader game where children do the opposite of what the leader says.

The leader invents a silly walk and everyone copies it across the yard, then a new leader takes over.

Children try unusual but safe food pairings, such as apple with cheese or popcorn with cinnamon, and rate each one.

Children fill ice-cream cones with yoghurt and lettuce cups with taco fillings for a fun, healthy twist.