A 5-week exploration of games and their role in our lives
This Games unit introduces kindergarten students to different types of games, who we play with, where we play, what we need to play games, and how we can improve our game-playing skills. Through hands-on activities, observations, and explorations, students will develop an understanding of games as social activities that require skills, rules, and often specific materials.
The unit integrates language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies while building social skills, physical coordination, and an understanding of rules and fair play.
The Games unit is designed to engage kindergarten students in exploring different types of games, understanding the social aspects of game play, and developing skills needed for various games. Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will explore games they enjoy, who they play with, where games are played, what is needed to play games, and how they can improve their game-playing skills.
This unit is organized into five thematic weeks:
Exploring favorite games and game preferences
Understanding the social aspects of games
Exploring different environments for games
Identifying materials, rules, and skills for games
Developing skills and practicing good sportsmanship
Each week includes daily lesson plans, featured activities, recommended children's literature, and cross-curricular connections to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Exploring favorite games and game preferences
Students begin their games exploration by identifying games they enjoy, discussing what makes games fun, and sharing their favorite games with classmates.
Understanding the social aspects of games
Students explore the social aspects of games, including playing with family, friends, and classmates, and learn about teamwork and cooperation.
Exploring different environments for games
Students learn about different places where games are played, including indoor and outdoor environments, and natural versus built features.
Identifying materials, rules, and skills for games
Students discover what is needed to play different games, including materials, rules, and basic skills, and explore how forces like pushing and pulling are used in games.
Developing skills and practicing good sportsmanship
Students learn how to improve their game-playing skills through practice, following rules, and demonstrating good sportsmanship and fair play.
