Great Games for Young Children:
Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Cooperation
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Using This Book
Chapter 1 Circle Games
This Is My Friend
Duck, Duck, Goose
Cat & Mouse I
Leap Frog
Over & Under
Name Ball
Hot Potato
Movement Mimic
The Spokes of the Wheel Go 'Round & 'Round
Do As I Say
Punchinello
Hoops I
Rotate It I
Rotate It II
Making Waves
Let It Snow
Going Up!
Body Buddy
Parachute Lady (Guy) Says
The Igloo
Light as a Feather
Roll Around
Hole in One
Chapter 2 Concept Games
Heads, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
Choo-Choo
Me & My Shadow
Home Base
Fast Firefighters
Touch It!
Traffic Lights
Red Light, Green Light
The Tightrope
Sleeping Giants
Number Ball
Find the Farm Animals
Through the Hoop
Belly Laughs
Kangaroo!
Shrinking Room
Match That Shape
Alphabet Shapes
Thunder & Lightning
Bread & Butter
Sitting in the Dark
Chapter 3 Musical Games
Ring Around the Rosie
London Bridge Is Falling Down
Capture the Kids
The Farmer in the Dell
The Wheels on the Bus
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Pop Goes the Weasel
Rhythm Mimic
Conga!
Musical Hugs
Musical Chairs
Musical Magical Hoops
Body Part Boogie
High & Low
Limbo!
Chapter 4 Cooperative Games
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Bicycle Built for Two
Switcheroo
It Takes Two
Footsie Rolls
The Snake
Keep It Afloat
Pass It On
Sticky Popcorn
Beanbag Freeze
Three-Legged Creatures
Body Balance
Ducks, Cows, Cats, & Dogs
Palm to Palm
Up We Go!
Let's Make a Machine
Chapter 5 Outdoor Games
Bubble Chase
Cat & Mouse II
Freeze Tag
Turtle Tag
Elbow Tag
Reverse Tag
Blob Tag
Seaweed Tag
Tail of the Snake
Duck, Duck, Goose II
Messy Backyard
Wall Ball
Bowling
Hoops II
Ring Toss
Hopscotch
Jump the Rope
Picture This
Ready, Set, Jump
Marco Polo
Red Rover
Mother, May I?
What's the Time, Mr. Dog?
Crossing Over
References
Resources for Playing with Children with Special Needs
Glossary
Index