2. is a range of voluntary, motivated
activities normally associated with
recreational pleasure and enjoyment.
is commonly associated with children and
juvenile-level activities, but play occurs at
any life stage, and among other higher-
functioning animals as well, most notably
mammals.
P L A Y
3. is structured form of play,
usually undertaken for
enjoyment and
sometimes used as an
educational tool.
G A M E
5. through play, children develop who they are. Their
cognitive, language and physical skills develop through
their play experiences, as well as their imagination,
concentration, self-confidence, and sociability skills.
Play is the way of children learn about themselves and
the world. They learn to get along with others, sort out
conflicts, practice language skills, and develop small
(fine) and large (gross) motor skills.
Play encourages independence, self-esteem, creativity,
and gets their energy out. It gives children much needed
down time and functions as a stress reliever.
Benefits of Play to Children
6. Circle Game
Materials: chairs for each player
Players: 6-8 players
Procedure:
Children stand in a circle with their chairs behind them.
One child is designated to start the counting wears a hat to clearly
delineate his or her from the others. The starter begins the
counting and each child counts. The child who says the last
number in sequence sits down. The children go around and
around the circle and sitting down, until only one child is left
standing. Repeat the activity exactly, starting with the same child
and going in the same direction, using the same and neither
adding nor removing any children. Ask the children to predict who
they think will be the last man standing.
7. Materials: bingo cards for each players, calling cards, tokens
Players: 1-4
Procedures:
1. Provide each player with a bingo card.
2. Assign a pupil to call out what is written on calling cards.
3. First one to cover all spaces wins. If players go through all
the cards without reaching Bingo, they should carefully
return the cards then turn them face down again and
continue playing until someone has win.
Bingo Numbers
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10. Materials: construction toys (interlocking blocks)
Players: 1-4
Procedure:
Provide children with a set of construction
toys. Fitting things together and taking them apart
provides children with spatial challenges and
sense of accomplishment. Through trial and error,
persistence, and repetition, children gather hand
experience with putting things together, taking
them apart, and twisting and turning them.
Construction Toys