put it in his gift bag) he must name the letter (or word). Now hunt! Each time your child finds a card, in order to “claim the prize,” (a.k.a.
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Give your child a full alphabet as a reference throughout the game (if finding letters) and also a gift bag to collect the cards. You can make the placement of the cards easy or hard to find depending upon what kind of challenge you anticipate will be enjoyable for your child. For example, the “P” card gets taped to the piano. Tape a letter or word card to an object that begins with that letter. Write each letter of the alphabet on single index cards, one per card. Giggles always ensue.Īlphabet or Word Treasure Hunt for Young Children: This is a good indoor game and great for young children who are learning letters or words. An adult will likely need to spin and provide support with left and right directions. Have each player take turns with their moves versus all moving at once to get practice with turn taking. Twister: Five and six-year-olds love this game! Throw the matt out on the floor. A balloon (not helium) is passed into the circle and participants need to keep it up and inside the circle for as long as possible without unlinking arms or letting it touch the ground. Participants need to link arms (holding hands is another alternative). Come up with more trigger phrases and feeling words together.īalloon Bop: All should stand in a circle with chairs and all obstructions behind them. Draw faces with expressions to match the feelings. Use and add to the poster to help children name their feeling. When I get a snack I didn’t expect, I feel _. When someone will share with me, I feel _.
When someone won’t share with me, I feel _. When I help someone and they say thanks, I feel _. Expand the chart by reading sentences and having the child identify the feeling words for the particular “trigger”: Organize the words alphabetically, record those words on the poster paper under the appropriate letter labels. Have him serve each of his guest and perhaps, suggest a toast or speech.Ĭreate Your Own Feelings Poster: Have child/children brainstorm feeling words and write each word on an index card. Encourage him to teach his guests the rules of the party. When ready, invite his favorite stuffed animals to join you. Teddy Bear Tea Party: Have your child set the table with your help for the party. (A great resource is the poster “How are you feeling today?” by Jim Borgman)Ĭreature Sightings: See how many creatures your child can spot outside, including birds, rodents, and insects and keep a running list with photos or drawings. Try to expand a child’s feelings vocabulary by adding in creative or lesser discussed emotions such as disgusted, peppy, or inspired. I Spy Interesting People: Identifying feelings is critical for each child when he or she is trying to become self-aware to be able to communicate her needs and challenges and to develop into her own best problem solver. Games CPCK’s Recommended Games (5 years old and up)Ĭharades (non-competitive): Expand categories and think of animals, insects or vacation destinations to act out for one another with no teams and the simple enjoyment of nonverbal acting and guessing.
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