Games for first graders

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...

This game is one of my favorite games ever. It’s killer easy and it’s way fun. You can use candy (M&Ms are my favorite) or any other type of marker (I’ve used Cheerios, Goldfi…

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...

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!

Adding some fun games for reading in the classroom schedule will instantly get your kids excited to read! These 5 fun reading games are...

I was excited to discover this Tic Tac Toe Dice game in the book Dice Games by John Belton and Joella Crambit (1976).

Setting the tone of the school day is so important, which is why Iincorporating these super quick Minute to Win It Games for Kids at School.

Do your kids love to play games at home? Run out of new game ideas? You're in luck! Here are 19 super fun, entertaining but lesser known indoor games that the

Threes Away is a simple dice game using five dice and two or more players. You win the game by getting the lowest score.

Say goodbye to boredom with these 25 free printable games for kids of all ages that are perfect for any occasion.

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If you're on the lookout for classroom games for kids or inside recess activities, this post is sure to help out! You'll find board games, FREE downloads, and plenty of options to keep students engaged, having fun, and relatively quiet on those cold, snowy, or rainy days. Great for a variety of elementary ages - preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. (And did I mention that you can sneak academics in as well? Math, literacy, and EDITABLE options included!)…

Drawing games for kids help them practice drawing skills, get warmed up before tackling a larger project, and are extremely fun (and funny).

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…

Sparkle. A fun and easy spelling game. Perfect for Grades 1-3.

Play this super fun sight word game to improve reading skills! This is a great way to practice fluency with beginning readers! Oh Snap! is can be tailored to your child's reading ability & is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and/or 2nd Grade. #sightwords #readingskills #makelearningfun

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.

Do your kids love learning with games? Are you looking for the best games for classrooms? I'm sharing some of the best learning games for kids in kindergarten and early elementary school. Educational games can be a quick and easy way to motivate kids to practice important skills like the alphabet, math, word skills, etc. Plus, they can help teach social-emotional skills like waiting and develop fine motor skills too. Find great games for indoor recess and for classroom work time.

Kids will have a blast with this fun, giant memory game to help them work on their memory skill. This paper plate memory game is great for kids of all ages!

A deck of cards is a necessity for every math class, and one of the easiest ways to add in a fun learning activity! Check out these 7 math games for kids.