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Everything in its Place: A Clearing up game

Phill

and

Sally Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction Taking care of the setting and equipment is an important aspect of any educational setting. It is too easy to do all the clearing up yourself, but much more educationally sound to teach children to do it themselves. Suitable...

Catch the dragon's tail: An idea for a team game

Simon MacDonald

Activity

...Group size You need at least ten children for this activityWhat you need Sashes or bibs (two different colours)How to play The children form a line with their hands on the shoulders of the child in front. The first five in line...

I say, you say: Listening to and copying sounds

Sally Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction Copying sounds, particularly the sound of voices, is a great way to help children co-ordinate their ears and brains. In addition to this, echo games also help with: speech articulation; sound discrimination; concentration...

Balloon Pop!: An idea for a team game

Simon MacDonald

Activity

...Group size 5+ players per teamWhat you need Chalk to draw team lines, or any other means to show the two sides Two large baskets or dustbin liners Lots of inflated balloonsHow to play It is important to make sure that all participants...

Keeping out the cold: Try out the ‘Montessori coat flip’

Judith Harries

Activity

...What you need Winter coats Mittens/gloves Scarves Hats BootsWhat you do Talk about the cold weather and how it is important to wrap up warm before going outside to play. Ask the children if they can put on their own coat independently...

Dance factory: Create a dance studio in your setting

Dawn Roper

Activity

...Introduction Children will love having their own dance studio and the opportunity to use props to create and record their own dance routines, either on their own or with a group of friends. Use a video recorder to capture...

Designing a learning slideshow: Capture learning in a visual and exciting way

Dawn Roper

Activity

...Introduction Encourage children to work collaboratively to create slideshows displaying photographs of what they have been learning in the setting. This is a great way for children to share about a book they have read, things they have made...

Making Faces: Looking at expressions

Phill

and

Sally Featherstone

Activity

...What you need a collection of magazine pages with people's faces showing a range of expressions (newspaper colour supplements and celebrity magazines are good sources) or you could use the internet. small mirrors (unbreakable)Helpful hints...

Hands High!: Use your hands to express how you feel!

Sally Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction This very simple activity enables children to make a physical response to what they feel.What you need A felt pen for each pair of childrenBefore you start Secretly draw a smiley face on one palm and a sad face on the other...

Through the Tunnel: Suitable for one or two adults and a small group of children

Phill

and

Sally Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction This activity is good for physical and emotional development and for encouraging exploration and spatial awareness. Developing the story will stimulate creativity.What you need A play tunnel or pop-up play tent (if you don't...