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Who Plays Where? Chart

20 minutes
Whole Class
Sorting

Learning Objectives

  • Categorize games by who typically plays them
  • Recognize that people of all ages play games
  • Practice sorting and classification skills
  • Discuss stereotypes and exceptions

Preparation

  • Create chart with columns: Children, Adults, Everyone
  • Collect pictures of different games and people playing
  • Prepare glue sticks and markers
  • Think about discussion questions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Show chart and explain categories
  2. 2
    Hold up pictures of different games
  3. 3
    Ask: 'Who usually plays this game?'
  4. 4
    Let children decide where to place each picture
  5. 5
    Discuss: 'Can adults play this game too?'
  6. 6
    Notice games that everyone can play
  7. 7
    Talk about exceptions: 'My grandma plays video games!'
  8. 8
    Celebrate that games bring all ages together

Materials Needed

  • Large chart paper
  • Pictures of people and games
  • Glue sticks
  • Markers

Assessment

  • Child participates in sorting activity
  • Child explains reasoning for placement
  • Child recognizes that games can cross age groups
  • Child shows flexible thinking about categories

Key Vocabulary

sort
category
children
adults
everyone
usually
sometimes

Safety Notes

  • Use child-safe glue sticks
  • Supervise cutting if needed

Teaching Tips

  • Encourage discussion about exceptions to categories
  • Include diverse representation in pictures
  • Help children see beyond stereotypes
  • Connect to their own family experiences

Extensions

  • Survey families about who plays what games
  • Create graphs of game preferences by age
  • Invite different age groups to play together
  • Discuss how games change over time
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