Resource Tag: Games
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…
January 12, 2024
Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›
From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…
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…
November 10, 2016
Game of the Month: Find Somebody Who… ›
Group Size: AnyAge Group: Good for all agesEquipment: None DEVELOPMENT GOAL(S): To share and learn about one another. To practice speaking and listening. Before You Start: Gather the group in a contained area.…
October 25, 2016
15 Puppies and Kittens That Will Inspire You to Play ›
Playworks knows how hard principals work every day. In honor of National Principals Month, we want to give you a much-deserved break with pictures of adorable, active pets! Relieve some stress…
October 19, 2016
Five Strategies to Make Recess Work in Tennessee ›
Meet new physical activity requirements without sacrificing instruction time If you are a principal or district administrator in Tennessee, you probably spent this summer pouring over your schedules to try…
September 6, 2016
Game of the Month: Museum Night Janitor ›
Group Size: AnyAge Group: Good for all agesEquipment: Cones Development Goal(s): Self-control. Skills practiced include spatial awareness and freezing. Before You Start: Talk to students about what statues do: Do…
August 15, 2016
Game of the Month: Foursquare Categories ›
The old playground favorite with a TWIST! Challenge your students minds by incorporating academic concepts while playing standard foursquare. Simple math problems, sight words, and even science terminology can be…
August 9, 2016
Six Games to Play for Back to School ›
Help every child feel welcome back to school this fall