This Tetris printable game will bring back nostalgia for your favorite childhood video game. Print, cut, and try to fit as many pieces in the grid.
One of my daughter's favorite toys is her parachute. We have played so many parachute games for toddlers specifically. They keep her so busy and entertained. Parachute games can help kids with social skills, coordination, and fine motor skills. It is great for a single child or a large group of kids. This is the
Want a fun, no-prep multiplication facts game to use in your math centers tomorrow? Read about how we've "mathified" the popular squares game to practice multiplication facts!
Looking for fun hand clapping games? Awesome hand clapping songs to teach kids, students or camp attendees, with videos and printable lyrics!
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
DIY Cheerleading Pom-Poms: Near the end of the school year, my six year old came home from school, just BEGGING to go to summer cheer camp. I just couldn't bring myself to pay the exorbitant fees associated with it, and so I planned my own cheer camp for her in our backyard. …
Toy and game ideas that help kids develop visual perception.
Toddler busy bags for traveling are an essential on our packing list when going anywhere. It keeps our toddler entertained when needed.
Whether the weather or illness is keeping you inside, here are a few suggestions for indoor games to keep those antsy kiddos out of your hair:
thank you google images Recently our school district had another shooting threat. Our town went through its own school shooting in 1996 and every now and then we get warnings. Sadly, it’s today’s new normal. On this last call the middle school decided to keep all the kids indoors for the day. I would think the kids had a better chance at not being hit on a playground running to and fro then in a crowded hall or lunchroom of wall to wall kids, but it’s a tough call. No matter what an administrator decides it will be second-guessed if someone is hurt. School playgrounds and playground rules are definitely not what they used to be and that is a sad reflection on us. I have great memories of playground games. Here are ten of my childhood favorites: · tag (in many forms – regular, freeze, TV, etc.) · pom-pom-pull-away · baseball (work up) · jump rope · hopscotch · rollerskating · blister bars · merry-go-round · Helen Keller · Rotten Egg I imagine every school had versions of Helen Keller and Rotten Egg: We played Helen Keller in a small foyer. “Helen Keller” put a coat over her head (if she couldn’t be trusted to keep her eyes closed) and was twirled around while everyone counted to ten. Then she groped her way around the little room until she caught someone and felt who she was. If she guessed correctly Helen Keller joined the game and the one that was caught became the new Helen Keller. (A game like that would never fly today what with political correctness and students touching each other. The real Helen Keller was a favorite heroine for many of us and we thought we were honoring her to play a game in her name.) We played Rotten Egg on the big cement steps. Eight or ten of us sat quietly thinking of a color. Whoever was “it” called out a color (any color) and then one by one rapped her knuckles on our heads. If the color was the color we’d chosen we chirped, “peep, peep, peep.” “It” and a friend swung us back and forth between their arms. If we smiled or laughed everyone chimed “Ewwwww, you’re a rotten egg” and we were out. If you didn’t smile or laugh you went into the good egg pile. The game continued until there were no more rotten eggs. The last (or first depending on the day) good egg got to be “it” the next game. Two of the jump rope rhymes we used were: Spanish Dancer touch the ground Spanish Dancer turn around Spanish Dancer do the high kick Spanish Dancer do the splits Spanish Dancer go upstairs Spanish Dancer say your prayers Spanish Dancer turn around Spanish Dancer get out of town Cinderella dressed in yella Went upstairs to kiss her fella Made a mistake and kissed a snake How many doctors will it take 1…2…3… We also sang these nonsensical songs: So-and-so stole a cookie from the cookie jar. (So-and-so would say) “Who me?” (Everyone would reply) “Yes you.” (So-and-so would say) “Couldn’t be.” (Everyone would respond) Then who?” (Then so-and-so would call out another name and the rhyme would start again.) Miss Lucy had a baby She named him tiny Tim She put him in the bathtub To see if he could swim He drank up all the water He ate up all the soap He tried to eat the bathtub But it wouldn’t go down his throat (I hated it when kids taunted with this next song. It was embarrassing.) Two little lovers sitting in a tree K-i-s-s-i-n-g First comes love Second comes marriage Third comes (names two people) pushing a baby carriage (I guess I shouldn’t have disliked that jingle. It did teach us the proper order of things: love, marriage, and then children which is much better than how some play today: children, marriage, and maybe love thrown in there somewhere. Maybe it had its purpose afterall.) How about you? What did you do on the playground? What were your jump rope rhymes? What games do your kids play on the playground now?
My name is Mark Roucka and I am a PE teacher at Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville, IL. “Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone” is an activity I have done numerous times with my classes and received a number of positive … Read More
The best open-ended toys encourage exploration and critical thinking in kids of all ages, according to research, parents, and pediatricians.
This oobleck stress ball feels SO COOL! We had a great time learning how to make oobleck last year, and this stress ball version offers all the fun without the mess. Simply fill a balloon with cornstarch and water to make this DIY craft that's great for relieving tension! When you squeeze the ball hard, the oobleck stress ball feels a bit similar to a flour stress ball. But if you gently poke at it or let it sit in your hand you can really experience the unique oobleck texture. It's such a cool experience, and a really easy activity
Over 10 Free Sunday School Games that are active, fun and indoor. Great for kids to help them grow their faith and work out the squirm this season.
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These are the 11 best easy card games that are actually super fun to play! These are perfect for kids and adults, so the whole family with enjoy them.
Dzieciakom (i mi również) gra Roll&Draw spobobała się tak bardzo, że postanowiłam zrobić swoją wersję. Zapraszam więc do rzucania kością i rysowania swoich potworków – Roll a Monster gam…
Beanbags, Hula-Hoops, Frisbees, and more games kids love.
If you're stuck inside the classroom due to bad weather, this collection of indoor recess activities has heaps of ideas to help students blow off steam!
Celebrate in style the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France with these 20 easy and fun Olympics crafts for kids.
Stop Buying Your Kids Toys: 14 Alternatives that Will Boost Their Creativity. These ideas will help your children in the long run.
Make these fun penny spinners with just a few simple supplies. This project could be an awesome STEM lesson on physics, too!
Four card games to play with your toddler. Using a deck of cards, toddlers can sort, match, and learn more about playing cards.
Parachute animal games are fantastic for developing teamwork, cooperation and physical development. Find out our favourite 15 games.
These engaging indoor and outdoor games for toddlers are sure to keep them out of trouble with plenty of hands-on learning to boot.
Kindergarten Math Made Fun Unit 9 is here, and it's all about SHAPES! This hands-on, engaging and FUN unit will get kids excited about basic shapes! Not
Set yourself up for a more enjoyable road trip by printing out these Free Printable Road Trip Activities and Games to occupy your kids.
One of my daughter's favorite toys is her parachute. We have played so many parachute games for toddlers specifically. They keep her so busy and entertained. Parachute games can help kids with social skills, coordination, and fine motor skills. It is great for a single child or a large group of kids. This is the
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FREE Animal X-rays matching activity with 8 different pets at the vet. Great preschool or kindergarten activity to learn about x-rays, the letter x, pets, community helpers, or a vet office pretend play activity.
