Rotation schemas are really common, and many children exhibit this repeating behavior pattern. I’ve taught in the early childhood phase for 12 years, and in that time I have trained myself to first look out for schemas, and second to act on them. Rotation schemas can be supported through so many different activities – whether …
In my twelve years of teaching children aged 3 to 5, I’ve used transient art opportunities in my learning environment more or less continually. It’s just fantastic! It offers a way of: Constructing and deconstructing Exploring ideas Experimenting with shape and form Storytelling Talking through their ideas Being creative And exploring famous art and artists …
Hot potato is a fun circle game, that helps children develop a range of skills such as turn-taking, cooperation, and teamwork. As an early education teacher for the last 12 years, I’ve played Hot Potato many times, and I’ve also tried numerous variations of the game. Varying the original game keeps it exciting and fresh. …
When I was young, Red Rover was one of our favorite games. Now that I’m a teacher, I’ve recently seen some children starting to play it again at lunchtime. It brought it all back! Plus it got me thinking about all the variations that you can do of the Red Rover game, as well as …
Duck Duck Goose is one of the ultimate outdoor games for kids and is played the world over. In more than ten years of teaching children, I’ve tried numerous adaptations similar to the traditional game of Duck Duck Goose. In this article, I’ve compiled the very best ideas that you can use. These are both …
In my 12 years of teaching, some of the most hysterical sights I have ever seen have been when doing funny relay races. Children really enjoy these, and these relay races have tremendous benefits such as: Over the years, I have tried so many funny relays, including sack race, egg and spoon race, three legged …
We all need to have a laugh, and funny Zoom games are not only possible but really beneficial in so many ways. I have been a teacher for the last decade, and the following Zoom games have all come about through trying out a range of different activities to add life and enjoyment to online …
In all the hubbub and action of modern learning, it’s great sometimes just to be able to sit down and learn together in one simple group. I have taught children between the ages of 3 to 5 over the last twelve years, and in that time I have created the following list of sit-down games …
It’s certainly not easy to inject movement and action into Zoom Games, but it definitely can be done! I’ve come up with my favorite 16 active PE games for kids that are ideal for any kind of virtual session such as via Zoom. These games all involve the following qualities: -They are active, and yet …
During camp there will be many opportunities for children to work in small groups. This might be just one small group working by themselves, or it could be lots of kids split into groups all working on a task independently. In more than a decade of working with children, I have tried hundreds of small …