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