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

1
Gather children in sharing circle
2
Explain that everyone will share their favourite game
3
Model by sharing your own favourite childhood game first
4
Invite each child to share: What game? How do you play? Who do you play with? Why do you like it?
5
Draw simple pictures on chart paper for each game mentioned
6
Ask follow-up questions: 'Has anyone else played this game?'
7
Celebrate the variety of games our class enjoys
8
Display 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

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

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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

1
Gather children in sharing circle
2
Explain that everyone will share their favourite game
3
Model by sharing your own favourite childhood game first
4
Invite each child to share: What game? How do you play? Who do you play with? Why do you like it?
5
Draw simple pictures on chart paper for each game mentioned
6
Ask follow-up questions: 'Has anyone else played this game?'
7
Celebrate the variety of games our class enjoys
8
Display 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

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

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