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