Classroom Classroom Notes on GameNotes on Game

PurposesPurposes

1. To release energy2. To have fun3. To increase gross

motor skills4. To promote good

sportsmanship5. To enhance social

development

Teaching a New GameTeaching a New Game

1. Encourage the participation of all children.

2. Do not stand on sidelines and shout rules.

Teaching a New Game Teaching a New Game (continued)(continued)

3. Demonstrate how to play game with other teachers.

4. May need to break children into smaller groups if one group is too large.

Games for Ages 3-4Games for Ages 3-4

1. Enjoy “Mother” games-Red Light, Green Light

2. Running games-”Duck, Duck, Goose”

3. Enjoy guessing games-”Doggy Who has the Bone”

Games for Ages 3-4 Games for Ages 3-4 (continued)(continued)

4. Depend largely on adults to organize

5. Enjoy simple relay races6. Very uncoordinated, so games that

require a lot of physical ability are frustrating

Games for Ages 4-5Games for Ages 4-5

1. Few rules2. Enjoy team games3. Enjoy more challenging relay races

Characteristics to Remember Characteristics to Remember When Selecting Games for When Selecting Games for

ChildrenChildren

1. No complicated rules

2. Not limited to a specific number of players (may work for 15 or 10)

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Children (continued)Children (continued)

3. Gives each child the opportunity to participate

4. Does not single a child out if he/she does not win (“Mush pot”)

Examples of GamesExamples of Games

1. Simon Says2. Duck, Duck, Goose3. Relays4. Doggie, Doggie Where

is your Bone?

Examples of Games Examples of Games (continued(continued))

5. Freeze Tag6. Musical Chairs7. Kick ball with bases8. Jump Rope (group II)

Examples of Games Examples of Games (continued)(continued)

9. Bean Bag Toss10.Ring Toss11.Hop Scotch12.Aerobic Records

Examples of Games Examples of Games (continued)(continued)

13.Bowling14.Parachute15.Red Light, Green Light16.Mother, May I?

Examples of Games Examples of Games (continued)(continued)

17.Cat and Mouse18.Outdoor Play Area19.Musical

Games-”Farmer in the Dell”, “London Bridges”, “Ring Around the Rosy”

20.Follow the Leader