We all know that movement is vital to development and school performance. But poor weather, limited equipment and time constraints sometimes gets in the way!
So we put together some fun game ideas to help overcome these obstacles. (Maybe, think about making a list on your phone or keeping index cards for quick reference when you need inspiration!)
"Please Mr. Crocodile, May we cross the River?" Use 2 painted lines on the playground (or different sides of the classroom, if indoors) are the river banks. Children all stand on the same river bank. The Crocodile (you or designated other) is the Crocodile in the middle of the river. Children shout: "Please Mr. Crocodile, May we cross the River? If not, what is your favorite color?" The Crocodile chooses a color and everyone with that color on ANYWHERE, no matter how little, gets to run across safely. The original game, then has the remaining children run across the river. Get caught and you are the new Crocodile. But how about, you keep choosing colors until only a few remain.Then maybe "guess my number" to see who is safe.
Other adaptations: Jump; Skip; monkey walk; Frog jump across the river. All add a motor planning component.
