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Date: 4/20/2007 4:00:00 AM
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Author:
mary-jane
(chev-seven@hotmail.com)
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Subject:whole group games
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Hi everyone. I am looking for some new games for Mat Time with my four and five year olds. We have a large group. I have a few of my own old faves like Doggie Doggie and Farmer in the Dell, but i would really love to learn some new ones that others find work well with their groups.
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Date: 5/25/2007 10:33:00 AM
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Author:
Jane
(Jnahgahgwon@aol.com)
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Subject:Games
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How about Duck Duck goose? I loved that as a kid. Some of my favorite memories are playing that and the Farmer in the Dell. Another game you might consider is I Spy. Kids love to find things and it's a great learning too.
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Date: 5/25/2007 11:46:00 AM
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Author:
Debbie Sevier
(dssevier@hotmail.com)
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Subject:Whole group games
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My class always enjoys playing "The Whisper Game". I call a child to me and whisper something that they are to pantomime for the other children. They do the action and then call on someone who can guess what they are doing. The child with the correct response gets to do the next one. Examples: riding a bike, rowing a boat, roping a cow, skating, moping, raking etc. The possibilities are endless. Sometimes I left a child do the whispering. This is a great game for transition or just to settles things down. Enjoy!
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Date: 5/25/2007 5:59:00 PM
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Author:
Denise
(madabrown@yahoo.com)
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Subject:whole group games
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Hi all!
There are so many great games to play with older preschoolers. Try to always use this time for a purpose. One game that helps children develop listening skills is Simon Says. Another game that develops cooperation is Sailing Down the River-- children stand one behind the other with their legs spread apart. The first child starts a wooden block or toy boat "sailing down the river" between one's spread legs and passing it to the next child. The game ends when the boat reaches and goes through the legs of the last child. You can add another purpose to this game by setting a certain number of boats "down the river". Have fun with these two games!
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Date: 5/26/2007 8:30:00 PM
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Author:
Kristen
(kilikina0525@adelphia.net)
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Subject:group games
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I learned this from a co-worker of mine and my class loves it! It's called Mr. Clown/Mrs. Clown, and goes like this Mr. Clown Mr. Clown do a trick Mr. Clown and the child gets up and stands in the middle of the circle and does a trick (ex. stand on one foot, jump up real high, do a summersault) or anythings that kids think might be cool.
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Date: 5/28/2007 2:15:00 PM
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Author:
Sally
(galadriel@harborside.com)
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Subject:games
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At Goodwill yesterday I found the Wee Sing book GAMES, GAMES, GAMES. It was missing the CD, so I think I will order it. There were many games from when I was young, some 50 years ago. Be warned that many of the games are very active and competitive, if you don't like that sort. I liked it and plan to use it for my preschoolers, now that I can remember the rules to the games!
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Date: 4/20/2007 5:16:00 PM
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Author:
Ann
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Subject:whole group games
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There's a fun game called "This Is A..." and it's a ton of fun. Start with as many objects as there are children. It's best to use objects that have one-word names, like on, box, paper, crayon, pillow, apple, etc.
Everyone sits in a circle. When the game starts, the first child picks up an object from the pile beside them and hands the object to the person to their left (it's good to practice left & right first) by saying "This is a ( on)." The person they are handing it to says, "A what?" The first child repeats, "A ( on)" and the second child says, "Oh, a on." Then the second child hands it to the next person using the same pattern of questioning/response. The game continues until the object goes all the way around. Fairly easy. Once the kids get it, add a faster rhythm to the questions by clapping or beating a drum. Then, make it harder: have the first child immediately grab the next object and start handing it off once they've handed off the first object. Essentially, the first child is telling the second child what the new object is as the second child is handing off the first object, and so on. This leads to multiple kids talking at once, so it's best to establish a rhythm to the questions again. Or, you can have two objects go around the circle in opposite directions, so that when they inevitably collide, that child will have to answer & hand-off twice.
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Date: 5/25/2007 10:41:00 AM
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Author:
Dani
(dgustavich@colemancenter.org)
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Subject:Rappin Rhymes
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Have the children come up with a nursery rhyme that most of them already know. Then, have the kids come up with a clapping beat that they can easily keep. Have them take turns coming up with a new tune to sing the nursery rhyme to. My kids love to rap "Mary Had a Little Lamb." They add "baaaa baaaaas" between each verse. Let them take turns dancing in the center of the circle while the rhymes are flowin'. ;)
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Date: 5/25/2007 12:51:00 PM
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Author:
Karen
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Subject:group games
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Start with each child's name printed on an index card and place them in a basket.
The teacher begins by picking a name. She gives clues about this person. example: This child is wearing green, has a barrette in her hair and a pretty smile.) The class tries to guess which child she is talking about. Once guessed, show their name. That child comes up, either gets a handshake or hug and choses the next name. That child gives the clues about the name he chose....game continues until all names are called and everyone had a hug or handshake.
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Date: 5/27/2007 7:12:00 PM
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Author:
Iris
(enrich1@optonline.net)
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Subject:games
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We love to play Musical Hugs: Put on lively music and when you shut it off, everyone has to hug someone (or a few other kids). Then turn the music back on and start again.
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