Indoor classroom games

Indoor recess ideas that your upper elementary students will love. Includes whole class, small group, and independent activity ideas. The best indoor recess ideas for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

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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Indoor recess days can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when the weather keeps us indoors. With a bit of creativity and some exciting games up our sleeves, indoor recess time can become a great way for elementary students to have fun. Plus they build social skills, and can stay active. #recess #play #classroom #teachers #elementary

Winter and spring are full of snowy and rainy day surprises and indoor recess can feel like one more task for teachers. That is why we created this fun indoor classroom recess activities, games, and ideas to make school recess fun! Here you will find 5 different game ideas that are no prep and your students will love. Try out these games with your elementary classroom today!

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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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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…

These are my favorite classroom games to play with my students. These are everyday classroom games and even test prep games that can be adapted for any grade and any age. I use them with my high school chemistry class all the time, but you could change the rules and make it work all the way down to kindergarten! Listen to this episode of the All Star Planning Podcast for Teachers to learn all 10!

These indoor and outdoor group games for preschoolers are simple, fun and educational. Build social skills while having fun.

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Ready to move beyond tired Jeopardy slides? Try a few rounds of the Flyswatter Game, a no-fail way to keep teens active and excited about test prep. Six Easy St

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Your gym period is the best time to run your class around and expel some of that boundless energy they seem to have! Sometimes though, the same old games just don’t cut it and you find your students getting distracted or a bit bored, meaning it’s time to switch it up! Thankfully we’ve hunted high and low for the best fun and simple gym games for kids, whether they’re in preschool, elementary, or middle school! Our picks are easy to set up and don’t require too much equipment, making them…

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...