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 …
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 …
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 …
Of course ‘Musical Chairs’ is one of the staple games of children’s parties, and is also used in preschools and schools around the world at times of celebration. It’s such a classic game like Musical Statues, and a favorite for indoor party games. But did you know there are at least 11 games that are …
Rock Paper Scissors is one of the most well-loved games by children around the world. We all know the basic rules: But did you know there are so many variations and other games that are really similar to this classic game? I have taught children between the ages of 3 to 5 over the last …
Simon Says is a classic game that most children really love, and that is great for teaching the key skill of listening. In ten years of teaching children between the ages of 3-5, I have also tried out a whole host of games that are either a direct variation of Simon Says, or that use …
If you’re a fan of Red Light, Green Light, and you want to find out some more games that are pretty similar in every way, then you’ve come to the right place. Some games just like Red Light, Green Light include: All of these games include some of the main features of Red Light, Green …
The game of charades is one of the classics of parties, celebrations, and even education. But the standard rules are just a starting point. With a few twists, this game can be changed into so many different versions. There are versions for all age groups, from 3 to 103. Also, there are versions for all …