Games Unit Activities
Hands-on activities exploring games and their role in our lives
20 engaging activities across 5 weeks that help kindergarten students explore different types of games, understand rules and fair play, and develop social skills through traditional Caribbean games and local cultural connections.
Caribbean Context
Traditional Games
Social Skills
Movement & Play
Week 1: What are games?
Explore the idea of games and recognize games from our community
My Favourite Game Show & Tell
25 min
Discussion
Classroom Game Corner Setup
30 min
Exploration
Drawing My Game
20 min
Art
Song & Movement Game
15 min
Movement
Week 2: How are games played?
Understand game rules, turns, and fair play
Simon Says (Local Twist)
20 min
Movement
Hopscotch (Drawn with Chalk)
25 min
Physical
Passing the Ball Game
15 min
Circle Time
Rules of Play Discussion
20 min
Discussion
Week 3: Who plays games?
Recognize that people of all ages and backgrounds play games
Family Game Time Stories
25 min
Sharing
Grandparents' Game Demonstration
35 min
Cultural
Animal Imitation Tag
20 min
Movement
Who Plays Where? Chart
20 min
Sorting
Week 4: Where can we play games?
Identify safe spaces for playing games
Schoolyard Safety Walk
30 min
Exploration
Indoor Games Rotation
35 min
Game Play
Drawing Our Playground
25 min
Art
Movement Obstacle Course
30 min
Physical
Week 5: How do we feel when we play games?
Understand emotions connected to playing games
Faces of the Game Activity
20 min
Discussion
Feelings Role-Play
25 min
Drama
Cooperative Game: Parachute Play
20 min
Cooperative
Game Thankfulness Circle
15 min
Circle Time
Unit Highlights
Caribbean Cultural Integration
- • Traditional Saint Lucian games like "All Fours" and "Zoot Zoot"
- • Local nature references (banana trees, grasshoppers)
- • Elder wisdom through grandparent demonstrations
- • Community-based game sharing
Kindergarten-Appropriate Features
- • 15-35 minute activity durations
- • Hands-on, movement-based learning
- • Simple rules and clear instructions
- • Social-emotional skill development