Classroom games for kindergarten

Some days the weather just doesn't cooperate for recess. It can be either too dreary or cold, or even too hot for kids to go outside and get much needed recess time. But just because the weather isn't cooperating doesn't mean your students don't need time to take a break and play. They just need some indoor recess games! Check out these 15 ideas for fun indoor games for kids. These indoor games are perfect for a large group of kindergarten and first grade students.

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Whether you have one kid or ten, circle time games are fun for all. Try out these games to bring some fun to your circle time.

Time filler games are a necessity in the classroom! Don't you hate those awkward few minutes between activities we all have with our students? You know, when everyone's packed up and just waiting for the bell to ring, or when there are only four minutes before lunch, or the lesson you planned went much more...

Great ideas for free preschool games! Perfect inside or outside, during circle time, at home, or to develop gross motor and critical listening skills.

Get your kindergarten students up and moving with this list of fun no contact circle games. They are perfect for brain breaks!

Are you looking for some preschool group game ideas? These 30 indoor games are easy to play, entertaining, and informative. While having fun, improve your children's social abilities.

How to play the fun group game for kids, Please Mr Crocodile. Popular with young children, it encourages kids to listen and move!

Name games are a great way for you and your students to remember everyone in class. They also build community, vocabulary and connection!

Pass the Clap - A Fun Game for all ages! This is a great game for team building. with many benefits in the classroom, and plenty of giggles, too!

Many years ago when getting my master's degree, I had to take a theater course. Don't ask me why! To this day I still don't get it. It was a theater class focused on using theater and games in the classroom. One of the games the professor showed us was Name It! I have actually played this game for many years with my friends. It is a fun favorite. Let me tell you how it is played. It begins with a set of cards that have various topics written on them. Have all your friends stand in a circle…

Are you looking for fun Friday activities for kids?. Setting up fun Friday stations that allow your students to build relationships with peers is a great fun Friday idea. Doing math games or literacy games along with student awards is so much fun. You can also use some of these Fun Friday ideas for indoor recess as well. These student approved, hands-on activities make for great incentives and can be used as a classroom management strategy in your elementary classroom.

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Fun bug games your kids will love! Use hands-on games to teach academic concepts and make learning more playful and fun for your kids.

When spring arrives and the weather warms, it's a perfect time to get outside and play with your students! These outdoor games for kids will give you a chance to not only have fun and get some exercise, they'll also reinforce the positive community spirit you've instilled in your classroom all year long. These games...

CVC Words are great for helping young students learn to read. Give your kindergarten and first grade students lots of practice with these fun and hands-on games and activities. Read about these 10 CVC Word games, centers and activities used by a veteran teacher in her classroom. While you are there grab a free CVC game you can use with your kids. Great for homeschooling and at home practice too. Learn to read with fun reading games.

Help anxious kids relax with these fun ice breaker games for kids. Build trust, confidence, and relationships while having a blast.

These easy Minute To Win It games for kids require minimal supplies and leave no mess behind! These games guarantee a blast of fun for all!