Playground Games

Playground Games
Author: Jenny Mosley
Publisher: Positive
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2004
Genre: Education, Elementary
ISBN: 9780954541163

101 Playground Games

101 Playground Games
Author: Thérèse Hoyle
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2021-06-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000394417

101 Playground Games is a collection of active and engaging school playground games that will encourage active learning and social development among children at playtime, this second edition has been updated to include a wealth of new games from around the world. The school playground plays a crucial role in developing all aspects of children’s behaviour and interpersonal learning, and yet there is a growing awareness that children today do not play in the same sociable ways as previous generations. Encouraging children to play games can be hugely beneficial not only for their physical health but also for their social, emotional and mental health. This brilliant resource includes a practical toolkit of photocopiable and downloadable materials along with clear instructions for adults on how to organise a range of different types of games, including: • traditional games • chasing and catching games • singing and dancing games • skipping games and rhymes • parachute games • quiet games • co-operative games Ideal for teachers, lunchtime supervisors, breakfast and after school club leaders as well as group leaders for organisations such as scouts or guides to promote lively and enjoyable games, this book is particularly suited to children aged 5–11 years but can easily be adapted for older children. 101 Playground Games is a book that will make any playtime a richer experience for all.

100 Playground Games for Children

100 Playground Games for Children
Author: P S Quick
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2022-11-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1785380621

Throughout childhood, play provides a vital role in children's development. Physical activities at playtime not only give children opportunities to get rid of pent-up energy or emotions but also help to keep them fit. Health organisations recognise that children should engage in a range of physical activities, including those of moderate intensity and also those that develop muscular strength and flexibility. For some children playtime may be the only opportunity they have to do this. This book is packed with ideas for playground games. There are 100 games in all which cover chasing, dodging and fleeing, listening and guessing, games needing equipment or markings, skipping rhymes, co-operative games, clapping games and singing games. Many of the games can also be used in other situations.

Outdoor Fun and Games for Kids

Outdoor Fun and Games for Kids
Author: Jane Kemp
Publisher: Hamlyn
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2004-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780600616610

A lively game not only enables young muscles to grow strong, but also frequently helps improve balance, coordination, dexterity, and concentration. So send your kids out into the great outdoors for some fun fresh air with these perennial favorites and some unique variations for children age 3 to 11. Learn five verses for "Skip to My Lou," three enticing hopscotch grids, some inventive ways of playing tag (like Dog and Bone), and countless ideas for hopping, skipping, running, and jumping. Each game includes an at-a-glance guide to age range, number of players, and necessary props. Whether alone or with friends, in a garden, park, or at the beach, this colorful guide will provide hours of active entertainment.

Classic Playground Games

Classic Playground Games
Author: Susan Brewer
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2009-04-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1844689069

“[A] combination of history and meaning behind favorite playground games and the verses . . . virtually guaranteed to make you laugh and sing” (Fiona Shoop, author of How to Deal in Antiques). This delightful book records favorite childhood games and recalls forgotten rhymes. With more children suffering from obesity, Susan Brewer looks at the social games we used to play from skipping to chase games that used up our energy during recess. Instead of costly computer games, we used rhyming games, played Jacks, and showed our balancing skills during competitive games of hopscotch. A charming book, full of anecdotes and nostalgia for how we remember our favorite place at school—the playground.

Old Fashioned Children's Games

Old Fashioned Children's Games
Author: Sharon O’Bryan
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 147660259X

Whatever happened to the old-fashioned children's games and songs? Old favorites like Kick the Can, Fox and Geese, and Red Rover encouraged camaraderie, physical activity, coordination and social interaction--as electronic and computer games never can. Family and campfire singalongs helped preserve the folksong and storytelling tradition while instilling in children a sense of community and a confidence in their musical capability. Writer and poet Sharon O'Bryan has gathered a collection of the old games and songs. She brings the old days back to life with instructions for outdoor games like King of the Mountain; car games like Graveyard; card games including Old Maid; and favorite party games such as Blind Man's Bluff. Lyrics and music to singing games and campfire songs are added to this collection to offer old style amusement for every child and occasion.

Great Big Book of Children's Games

Great Big Book of Children's Games
Author: Derba Wise
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2003-11-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780071422468

450 indoor and outdoor games for pre-school to middle-school-age kids arranged by age group.

My Dream Playground

My Dream Playground
Author: Kate M. Becker
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763655317

Dreaming of a day when there will be a real playground in her own neighborhood, a little girl is ecstatic when she learns that a local playground has been planned, in a story inspired by the construction of the first playground built by the KaBOOM! national nonprofit.

100+ Fun Ideas for Playground Games

100+ Fun Ideas for Playground Games
Author: Christine Green
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2012-04-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0857472631

Make outdoor playtime fun and enjoyable with this wonderful collection of traditional and new games that will soon become playground favourites. The activities use readily available equipment such as balls and skipping ropes and will suit individual students, groups or even the whole class.