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14 Funny Relay Races (For Kids Of All Ages)

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 …

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10 Forest School Winter Activities

Winter in a Forest school can be beautiful and as long as everyone is wrapped up warm (and that includes the adults too) it can provide plenty of opportunities for awe and wonder. Just imagine… Silvery cobwebs covered in twinkling frost The first untouched blanket of soft snow Exposed birds nests at the top of …

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10 Dinosaur Movement Activities For Preschoolers

Dinosaurs … they’re a never-ending source of fascination for children and adults alike! Even the quietest of young children will often surprise us with their ability to pronounce the lengthiest of dinosaur names and prehistoric facts about the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic. In fact, the only activity that encouraged my now 22-year-old son to take …

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11 Games Like Four Corners (Variations + Similar Games)

I have taught children between the ages of 3-5 for the last ten years, and in that time I have played Four Corners or variations of it in many, many ways. Children love it! It’s great for learning, it’s good for PE warm-ups, and they can play it by themselves as well. Research shows the …

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19 Games Like Capture The Flag (Variations + Similar Games)

I’ve been a teacher for the last 12 years, and I have experimented with a range of variations of Capture the Flag. I enjoy using it as a warmup for PE sessions, and the children also really like doing it during recess. Of course, it’s also great to play at home, in the park, or …

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The Best 15 Phase 1 Phonics Activities (That Actually Work!)

Phase 1 is for life, not just for preschool! It could be argued that the skills being developed in Phase 1 of ‘Letters and Sounds’ actually begin pre-birth. How powerful is that? Midwives and health professionals strongly advocate ‘talking’ to ‘bumps’ and send a powerful message to parents, family, and friends about the benefits of …

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