Resource Tag: Games & Activities

Kids jumping in the air
Kids jumping in the air

June 17, 2024

Games to Play in the Summer ›

Summertime is here!  The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…

June 9, 2017

Game of the Month: Journey Around the World ›

This game is great to develop creativity, cognitive development, application of classroom learning, and following directions. Group Size: Any Age Group: Good for all ages Equipment: Cones for each child…

May 10, 2017

Six Games to Create a Rock Star Day of Play ›

Celebrate the end of the school year with these six music-themed ideas for a great field day.

May 4, 2017

Game of the Month: Ultimate Kickball ›

This game is great to help develop verbal communication and teamwork. Group Size: Large group (10 and up) Age Group: Good for all ages Equipment: Kickball, Cones (to create bases) Before You Start:…

Playworks games help develop emotional intelligence
Playworks games help develop emotional intelligence

April 20, 2017

6 Ways to Improve Relationship Development Skills at Recess ›

Help kids practice social skills throughout the day, not just in class.

April 7, 2017

Game of the Month: Morph ›

On the playground, most conflicts can be solved with a good ol’ fashioned game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (ro-sham-bo). Use this simple playground tool as a means to increase cooperation…

coach instructing students
coach instructing students

March 8, 2017

Game of the Month: Red Light Green Light ›

This games teaches listening skills and awareness. Red Light, Green Light is a good readiness cooperative and leadership game.

graphic of kids in a line
graphic of kids in a line

February 16, 2017

Five Transitions to the Classroom So Kids are Ready to Learn ›

Save valuable class time by using fun activities to get kids from the playground or lunchroom to the classroom.

January 3, 2017

Game of the Month: What Are You Doing? ›

Imagination and creativity are the name of the game here. Allow a student to do DO whatever they want (appropriately) in front of the other students. As they perform their…