Back to Games Unit Activities
My Favourite Game Show & Tell
25 minutes
Whole Class
Discussion
Learning Objectives
- Share personal experiences with games
- Practice speaking and listening skills
- Recognize variety in game preferences
- Build classroom community through sharing
Preparation
- Send home note asking families to help children choose a favourite game to share
- Prepare chart paper with title 'Our Favourite Games'
- Set up sharing circle area
- Have markers ready for simple drawings
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Gather children in sharing circle
- 2Explain that everyone will share their favourite game
- 3Model by sharing your own favourite childhood game first
- 4Invite each child to share: What game? How do you play? Who do you play with? Why do you like it?
- 5Draw simple pictures on chart paper for each game mentioned
- 6Ask follow-up questions: 'Has anyone else played this game?'
- 7Celebrate the variety of games our class enjoys
- 8Display chart in classroom for reference throughout unit
Materials Needed
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Children's favourite games (brought from home)
- Camera (optional)
Assessment
- Child participates in sharing circle
- Child describes their favourite game clearly
- Child listens respectfully to others
- Child shows interest in classmates' games
Key Vocabulary
game
favourite
share
play
fun
rules
together
Safety Notes
- Ensure all children have opportunity to share
- Create supportive, non-judgmental environment
Teaching Tips
- Some children may be shy - offer to help them share
- Include traditional Caribbean games like marbles, skipping, 'Zoot Zoot'
- Take photos of children sharing for documentation
- Connect games to different cultures represented in your class
Extensions
- Create a class book of favourite games with drawings
- Invite families to teach their games to the class
- Start a 'Game of the Day' routine
- Make connections between similar games shared