2. ___________________________________________. “Rock” is a fist…”Paper” is a flat hand…and “Scissors” are the pointer and middle fingers making snipping motions. As a variation, name an object and challenge the group to count as many as they can find in one minute. The younger children especially like this activity. This continues till all the players have had an opportunity to lead. Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A. Great transition games for school age kids and games for waiting in line at amusement parks like Disneyland. When you have some down time-waiting or standing in line…, 57. Does he have brown hair? This is a great way to help youth to respect and treat others well. I SPY: One person says “I spy with my little eye, something that is _______ (name a color)”. ….if you’re taking the time to look at the sample board to the left–the answers are Period in History, Reading between the lines, Long underwear, Eggs over easy, I understand, Downtown, Paradise or Pair of dice! Stand up in a line or circle. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Winner is next leader. one letter. Sally likes ‘bananas’ but she doesn’t like ‘beans’. At the same time, that person draws on a piece of paper what they think is being drawn on their back. This same message will be used by all teams. You have to think fast for this game. At ‘Gathering Time’ have groups perform them for each other. 10. Explore National Geographic, a world leader in geography, cartography and exploration. All you need is a soft ball– a crumpled piece of paper will also do. Now add sound. No laughing, no poking, no nodding, noblinking–just staring into the eyes of your opponent to see who flinches first. Going to the movies makes me happy…..Pizza…..Going on vacation…..Blue skies…..Summer time, etc. SELF LINE-UP Play Simon Says according to the season and themes: A SOUND IDEA 31. 28. The leader points to one of the players and says either “BIRD,” “BEAST,” or “FISH.” This could be a doodle, riddle, trick question, joke, the definition of a word or quote. Play the Movement Chain game You’ll need at least two players for this game. This is one of the all-time great party tricks. They can line up by hair color: Lightest to darkest or darkest to lightest. Horses can trot. READ MY MIND: STAFF MAGIC When their name is called they have to say something positive about the person on the card. On the sign to start, the first captain of each team whispers the Rumor to the next person on their team. If the player does not respond in time, he/she is out. • Valentine’s Day: Cupid Says; St. Patrick’s Day: The Leprechaun Says De Armas said it took nine months of coaching to get Monroe's voice right. RAIN: The group sits in a circle. ZIP ZAP (Good for getting to know each other) “It” points to a person in the circle repeating the word “zip” or “zap” and counting to five. The leader starts by rubbing their hands together. . The kids can write on it as they wait. 37. As children take turns guessing what Sally likes, the leader either lets the child in the club–or not. During ‘Gathering Time’, children can perform tricks for each other. BACKWARDS NAMES… Why? Every minute or so, stop the music and the children have to freeze in whatever pose they were in when the music stopped. You’ll be amazed how the atmosphere can change—as well as realizing it doesn’t have to be a trip to Disney World to do it! 3. WHAT AM I COUNTING? Hop and turn in a circle at the same time. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Each person is to name something that belongs to that group. Each group stands in a straight line beside one another. 38. Winner is the next leader. CARD NAME GAME: Write each child’s name on a playing card. (This could be a version of “Have a ______ of the Day!”. Their imagination also knows no bounds, and these kitties are capable of the most absurdly funny problem-solving suggestions. Take one piece off at a time; children guess who/what is underneath. Breathe heavily on the spoon, or lick it (yuck!). Have each person trace a simple shape O, X, 1 – on the back of the person standing in front of them. …..Variations can include switching directions, multiple zooms at one time, students leading zoom, and USING OTHER WORDS to build vocabulary. CHICKEN PICKS Each person adds to the group picture. ZOOM Stand in front of the first person in line; touch your nose and say, “This is my mouth.”, How quickly can the person touch his or her mouth and respond, “This is my nose?”, That person turns to the next person and says, touching his ear, “This is my chin.” And so on…. 41. Sally only likes things that have double letters in them. The seven youth whose thumbs have been touched stand up. 48. The cards are put in a pile in the center of the group. This is a good game for unwinding and quieting down the group. ” A collection of 79 games to play while waiting in line. The next person in line picks up where the first left off, continuing the story. The SAC morning “Gathering Transition” is a good time to read chapter-books. SPOON ON THE NOSE TRICK group). Example: Call out a number of kids all wearing “blue”. 5. Start with everyone in a circle holding hands. They are friendly, energetic, and playful pets. Go on as such until the entire group is together and have everyone try to stand up. When your child needs to burn off some steam after school, these high-energy activities will do the trick. Is the person a boy? Questions are those such as the board game, Guess Who? 70. 14. Game starts over when the music again starts. (For Older Youth) Have each player in turn describe a food that they cannot stand to eat. They’re the little bits of time that occur throughout the day. See how many in the group can…. That is the number of times each child should squeeze the hand of the person in front of them. (FYI: Telling jokes is good for kids! Play this game just like any “Simon Says” but add visual directions that are totally wrong! Version #2—CONTINUEING STORY It is the most commonly used letter in many languages, including Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latin, Latvian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. I’ve visited programs in the morning-where children are lined up for 15 to 30 minutes with nothing to do! Change movements when the leader does. The only way that kids can join— is if they can figure out what Sally likes and doesn’t like. 76. If imaginative transition activities are NOT planned in advance, there generally is an impact on programming; they most likely won’t happen and kids become disinterested. Have “WACKY WEDNESDAYS”… Tell jokes, riddles, knock-knock jokes, brain-teasers, word doodles, Who Can? ThunderCats is an American animated television series that was produced by Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment and Leisure Concepts debuting in 1985, based on the characters created by Ted "Tobin" Wolf. 39. (you may need to explain what a “cypt” is), 77. Put this into your planning… Keep a supply that is ready to go on a clip-board or in the back of your Parents Info box! 13. Whenever you are stuck in a period of waiting, use these ideas to pass some time. …..Example” Rhyme words with “time”: 11. Leader can say “higher” or “lower” as the children guess. Fun-and only takes about five minutes to play! Youth can also bring items to attempt to ‘stump’ the group! The Brains crave variety and incorporating activities such as this, will certainly go towards some cognitive variety! GUESS THE PERSON, ANIMAL OR THING! Seven children who have been chosen— walk around the tables or desks. 21. STARING CONTEST… Draw their lunch. (Obviously, the leader will have to know how to spell!). following words, one at a time, starting with a word with five letters, to a word with chime, climb, crime, dime, grime, I’m, lime, mime, prime rhyme, thyme, slime, bedtime, centime, daytime, enzyme, lifetime, mealtime, meantime, nighttime, pastime, ragtime, sometime, springtime, sublime, maritime, overtime, pantomime, paradigm. While in line, DRAW A PICTURE on your partner’s back; have him/her guess what it is. SEASONAL “SIMON SAYS” Armie Hammer, currently embroiled in a messaging scandal, may be replaced by "The Lost Husband" star Josh Duhamel in Lionsgate's upcoming "Shotgun Wedding" alongside Jennifer Lopez. Each of the “Seven” touches ONE child’s thumb. STATUES A board by bshelby (Image by KidActivities.net), 75. If the name is wrong, that person goes into the center of the circle. Draw their teacher. 6. (With elimination-always be sure to do so in light and fun manner!). (If left-handed-do it on the left) Ask them to WRITE WORDS OR NUMBERS IN THE AIR using their right elbow. When a child gets the ball on an oddball number, they need to pass the ball in the OPPOSITE direction (The oddball number is one ending in your starting number. 62. While the helper is out of the room, the group decides on an object. "Sanford and Son" actor Gregory Sierra has died at the age of 83. If children are to grow up loving books and reading, they need to be exposed to the most interesting books available. The actors play a real-life couple, Matt and his wife Nicole, who was faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Explain that when you say, “I spy,” every child needs to stop what he/she is doing, listen, and respond with, “What do you spy?” Say something like, “I spy children dancing in one place,” or “I spy a rock star silently playing a guitar.” The students act out that idea until you again say, “I spy.” Then all the students stop what they are doing and respond with, “What do you spy?” The game continues with you suggesting other ideas such as, “I spy children waving their arms.” After playing awhile, say “I spy students lining-up quietly.” Children may be chosen to lead the activity. Examples: 63. LEARN TO SING THE ABC’S BACKWARDS! This is a good game to promote friendliness and is fun when you have an exceptionally large group. Equipment: Rubber Chicken. TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Post a question of the day, brainteaser, riddle, or word-doodle on a portable chart holder or white board near the door. The challenge is to get the coin off by wiggling nose, but without moving the head. The activity moves rapidly to build and sustain community involvement. A topic is chosen and the rubber chicken starts with one person— and is passed around the circle. I CAN’T STAND _____! Share the fun with your SAC kids! Reverse the order the next time so that students who were called on last will be called on first the next day. Example: Birds can fly. "Honeycomb" singer and "Back Door to Tell" star Jimmie Ridgers has died at the age of 87. 69. It can basically be placed anywhere on your nose, as long as it is on the ledge of it. Each person writes their name backwards on a file card. Nobody is ever out and there is always the chance of moving up! Draw themself…. I own three Sphynx cats and am a huge fan of the breed. They’re great to do with the kids as a group! • Have your group get into pairs. Remind the kids to use “nice” words only! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 3. Everyone sits facing the leader. • They must stand up without using their hands. Have the kids place a piece of chocolate candy in their mouth— and see how long it takes to melt! Example: Leader says, “I’m thinking of a number between one and 50”. The most points of course going to the individual or team who correctly guesses with the least amount of puzzle pieces removed! The challenge is to remove the chip with tongue! CHEERLEADING They then have to guess who the one who touched their thumb was. THE SQUEEZE GAME Sally likes ‘soccer’ but she doesn’t like ‘golf’. The 35-year-old acknowledged the need for nudity in certain storylines. PLAY ‘GHOSTS IN THE GRAVEYARD’… Have students DO TWO THINGS AT ONCE. 25. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. PASS IT ON The children love it! When one word is worn out, choose another word. 2. Don’t give hints. 36. Use them waiting in line, with a few ‘bored kids” or while waiting for parents at the end of the day! 79. 1. Draw their hand holding something. Have each person sit in a line or circle and take turns telling a small part of a made-up story. The other person, using their fingers, “draws” a letter on the person’s back. If you have any general questions, please read our FAQ, which also includes instructions on how to send us e-mail for corrections to menus or general show info.For corrections and additions to episode details for specific shows, click through to the episode and submit corrections via the specific list provider: TVmaze.com or TV.com.TVmaze.com or TV If the object falls off the child is frozen until another comes and places the object back on the head. BALANCING ACT WRITING IN THE AIR: Have each child turn sideways with their right hand on their right shoulder. The group asks yes and no questions. Kid Connect vous permet de rester en contact avec votre enfant, même à distance ! Smith can read my mind…Would you like to see her do it?”. PUPPET SHOW This is based on the guess-and if it contains double of a letter. 65. The helper then comes back to the group; her/his task is to guess what the object is. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Classroom, community activity centres, day-cares, clubs, and camps all find acting games for kids provide not only entertainment, but an opportunity to build relationships and develop positive character traits such as team work, following directions, and social interaction.. Themed Musical Chairs When all are rubbing their hands, the leader starts a new sound, finger snapping, then hand clapping, next slapping thighs, try foot stomping. Make a tape of sounds from the environment. The group must guess whose name is backwards. The trick is that the object will be THE FIRST ONE AFTER A BLACK OBJECT. Any nose and spoon will do. At the end, the group one by one stops rubbing hands and sits and waits for the action to be completed by the group. Examples: 42. OH – AH MY FAVORITE SPORT: Players stand in a circle. The leader explains that Silly Sally has a cool club. While seated on the floor, distribute one card to each child –making sure no one has their own name. MAGIC Note: This is one of the easier trick games to figure out, so be sure to remind players not to tell the secret. Then have them turn and put their left elbow on their left shoulder and continue the activity. Each person should pick it up and pass it on as quickly as possible. The leader asks the helper questions like, “Is it the table?” or “Is it the bench”. The one to keep the chocolate in their mouth the longest is the winner. Through life’s little lessons, they learn to look before they leap – well, sometimes! Pre-K-K: Spell students’ names aloud and allow them to line up when they recognize their name. All rights reserved. When it’s recognized that RAP stands for Rhythm and Poetry—it is much more accepted in some programs. Once everyone has the idea, call back the person who left the room. BACK WRITING & DRAWING: One person sits with his back to another. Sit in a circle. They will whisper the Rumor to the next – and so on. Using a picture of an animal, children’s character or personality, cover the entire picture with puzzle pieces to hide identifying features. The rest of the group stands in a circle. Etc. All children playing sit at a table or desk with their heads down. The last person announces the message. 64. The next person picks it up and it travels around the circle so it becomes A RIBBON OF SOUND. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Then others try to guess what the object is and the one who guesses it takes the next turn. Place it on the edge of your nose. Have children line up based on height-from shortest to tallest or tallest to shortest. 19. Randomly CHOOSE NAMES FROM A BASKET to send a few students at a time to line up. To END the storm, reverse the actions. The person that is able to list the most objects is the winner. The goal is to see how many people you can fit in the middle—without breaking hands. I’M GOING ON A PICNIC: The leader Ben starts by saying, “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing a blanket.” Each person in turn responds with an appropriate picnic item. GUESS THE NUMBER GAME: The leader picks a number within a range and youth try to guess the number. Person “2” then calls out a different number, and that person must respond. GUESS WHO: The object is to figure out who the person the leader is thinking of. Once they feel the squeeze, they reach for the object in front of them. A designated counter should be in the group, to count how many objects were listed. PLAY SIMON SAYS WITH ‘VISUAL MISCUE’ Encourage as much detail as possible so that the other group members are disgusted by the food, too. It’s fun to see how many more ideas of your own that you and the kids can come up with! It often will change the behavior. Sounds easier than it really is. By the end of the day—discuss guesses and answers. squeeze is passed from person to person around the circle until it is moving smoothly. 53. Keep counting up and switching directions with the oddball number. Have a ______(Blank) of the Day–Each Day! 1. 26 President’s Day Games and Activities for Kids! DON’T FORGET ABOUT MAD LIBS. Kid-E-Cats. The person to the right does the same and so on— until everyone is doing the action. Make sure each player has enough space as NOT to touch each other. When youth line up, have them focus on the challenge… Who can solve it? When all the “Seven” have touched a thumb– they go to the front of the room, and say in unison, “Heads Up– Seven Up!”. Squeeze and say “ooh”… and watch it go around. Now draw an oval in the upper right-hand corner of your paper…” Keep adding objects. • Winter: Santa Says, Frosty says, The Snowman Says, the Elf Says How accurate are the faces to those drawn on the back? Also use the same idea with kids putting together a short RAP. If they’re right, they become one of the “NEW SEVEN”, replacing whoever had touched them. The leader Example: crickets chirping, cell phones ringing, water running, a thunderstorm, and a kitty meowing. 51. Players are scattered randomly, and face the activity leader who calls out things. After a few rounds it can be hard to think of an animal that has not already been mentioned! 59. Find out how you can watch full episodes on our apps and other streaming platforms. and tongue twisters. Lie on back on the floor. Each month or week, change out “What the _____of the Day” will be! Also near the line up area put up a Graffiti Wall or Question Wall. Children love the mystery that revolves around magic. If the chosen “crypt-keeper” catches any movement, the child moving becomes the next “crypt-keeper”. The leader needs a helper who understands how the trick works. Draw a nightmare. CATEGORIES The last person to receive the Rumor will run to a black board, white board, or flip chart and write the message. Start off with what makes you happy —and then take turns calling out things such as: Sunny days make me happy; Sunshine makes me happy; Warm cookies make me happy; Saturday mornings make me happy; Friday nights makes me happy….. Move to the next child if they hesitate too long or repeat what the last person says. The group does everything you do when you say “do this”…but when you say “do that”…they do NOT follow the direction. (Throughout our lives…). Kids love figuring this stuff out on their own. 34. 2. Say what the color it is. Play the TELEPHONE/GOSSIP GAME (whisper something in a child’s ear and it goes down the line. Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster have virtually reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Silence of the Lambs.”. If children are younger you can give them a little time to think about it. 67. 12. One person starts a sound—holding the sound as long as possible. …..The first time, have youth sit in a circle with their legs crossed, sitting up straight with their hands in their laps. Cookie, Pudding and their kid sister Candy are forever ready to jump into action with endless enthusiasm and energy. The object is for students to figure out the rule you are using to sort them into groups. 46. 55. All rights reserved. Players lay on the floor in any position they choose. asks them to use their bodies (with each group member involved) to spell the Or, you can name items like hammer, saw, level and the child responds with “tools.” One more option is to have each word begin with the last letter of the previous word: Japan, Netherlands, Somalia, etc. Challenge group to work in A to Z order: ant, bee, cow. Draw a dream. Tous les contacts de la liste d'amis de votre enfant doivent être validés par les parents avant que l'enfant puisse communiquer avec eux. BUZZ Choose a person to leave the room. Just put the _______on a blackboard or whiteboard near the room entrance. 18. This game helps children focus on the spoken word rather than being overly influenced by visual…, 5. This becomes a chain reaction, until the front person’s hand is squeezed. The chosen player must come up with the name of an animal that fits the category before the leader counts to ten. 71. Have someone at the front and back of the lines watching. Draw a leaf. Ask what or who uses each one? It can end here…OR… Frequently call out a new oddball number and keep going. 33. The person being drawn on- visually imitates the expression drawn on his or her back—and draws a silly face on the next person. A VERSION OF “I SPY” Physical games and activities. Browse all Nickelodeon TV shows. Select Teams. This continues until there is only one player left who becomes the new caller. 20. Ask him to stand in the middle and try to figure out who the leader is. © Copyright 2021 - Kids Activities | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Terms & Conditions |kid activities is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. At “3” children must remain quiet and not move! If a player makes a mistake he must drop out or the whole group must start again. CHOCOLATE FACE Play three or 5 times…and see who has the most wins. • After a pair stands up, have them find another pair and all 4 must sit down and stand up. 4. The first person in line starts the story and stops after a specific period of time. Need a magic book, props and tricks…Simple magic tricks are always fun to do. Stand in a circle holding hands. One person picks something to be, such as a famous person or an animal, and then the rest of the children ask ‘yes or no questions’ until someone guesses who the person has chosen to be. With the 5–the odd ball numbers would be 5, 15, 25, etc. If you are redistributing or providing access to a work with the phrase "Project Gutenberg" associated with or appearing on the work, you must comply either with the requirements of paragraphs 1.E.1 through 1.E.7 or obtain permission for the use of the work and the Project Gutenberg-tm trademark as set forth in paragraphs 1.E.8 or 1.E.9. This is also a good method to see who goes “first” in games or gym. A version of “I SPY”— which is #2 –and also” Hopping Challenge” which is #22—are unique ways to line up! The helper leaves the room. A child’s interest level is often much higher than his or her reading level. No sucking and chewing it! Just shout out to them, “Give me a noun—or adjective, etc.” When complete, read the Mad Lib story aloud with much enthusiasm. • Easter or Spring: The Bunny Says…also adapt to the themes such as The Frog Says! As written above, it could be the puzzle, a word definition, riddle, trick question, or quote. What do you do with it? Everyone else should be aware of the leader but not look directly at him. 54. 9. 30. Example: If the name is Mary–backwards it would be y-ram! "Midnight Sky" star George Clooney recalled showing up to the set of "One Fine Day" while still drunk from the night before. Or… Who uses it? Children can put together a short puppet show and perform during the group “Gathering Time”. Cara can bring cookies or cake. RYHME THAT WORD! Everyone jogs until another player goes into the middle and says their favorite sport and does the body action. No repeating! The game continues until only one player remains. They continue from where the last person left off-making it up as they go along. How to Play and 50 Phrases Ideas, 51 Talent Show Ideas For Kids and Grown Ups, 33 Beginning of the School Year Activities for Kids, Activities for Hosting a French Themed Day for Kids. Great for all school ages to high school! Etc. NUMBERS CALL: Have the group line up and count off—remembering “their” number.The leaders begins by calling a number—such as “two”. “Draw a square. When the tape is played the students are asked to identify what the noise is. Give children a variety of “hopping” commands such as: 23. 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