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