Children explore different types of games, identify their favorite games, and discuss what makes games fun. They'll learn basic game vocabulary and begin to understand that games have rules and objectives.
What games do I like to play?
Daily schedule and activities
Morning Circle: Discuss 'What is a game?' and why we play games
Read 'Join In and Play' by Cheri J. Meiners
Count and sort picture cards of different game types
Create a class chart of games students like to play
Observe students' prior knowledge about games and their ability to identify different types of games.
Students sort picture cards of different games into categories (board games, card games, ball games, etc.) and discuss what makes each type unique.
Duration
30 minutes
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Students work in small groups to create a simple game using classroom materials. They must decide on basic rules and how to play.
Duration
45 minutes
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Students bring in a favorite game from home (or a picture of it) and share with the class why they like it and how it's played.
Duration
30 minutes (over several days)
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Students play a simple board game where they roll a die, move that many spaces, and perform a simple math task (count objects, identify numbers, etc.).
Duration
25 minutes
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Send home a family activity sheet that encourages families to play a simple game together and discuss what makes it fun. Include suggestions for simple games that require minimal materials.
