5 Educational games for kindergarten children

5 Educational games for kindergarten children

Educational game 1: sorting socks

How to play: When you empty the dryer or pick up your laundry, set aside all the socks. Stack them on the living room floor and have your child find the pair for each sock (make sure all socks still have their partner). Once he has found all the pairs of socks, show him how to roll the pairs into balls. Then set up several shoeboxes 2-3 meters away, each bearing the name of a family member. Also Read: X Words
What this game teaches: responsibility. Involving children in chores is a way for them to learn that everyone in the family needs to get involved. When you make chores fun, you inspire even the little ones to help.
Tip: After the laundry is put away, tell your child that they did a great job. He might ask to help fold the sheets next time!

Educational game 2: balloons in the air

How to play: Find an open space where children won’t bump into a furniture. Then give each child two balloons (do not try with children under 3, as balloons are a choking hazard). When you say “let’s go”, they have to team up to keep all the balloons in the air for a set time (30 seconds, for example). You can also ask them to kick the balls with only one part of their body, such as their nose or elbow.

What this game teaches:

Why it works: Your kids will see the value of working together toward a common goal. Teach them this lesson the next time you ask them to clean their room or set the table.

Educational game 3: treasure hunt

How to play: Make a “voucher” for a back massage, a different story, or your child’s favorite dessert.
Hide the piece of paper in his room, then let your child look for it after brushing his teeth.
If he’s having trouble, advise like, “You’re getting hot.”
What this game teaches: bedtime cooperation.
Why It Works: Bedtime becomes fun for kids when they get more time with mom and dad and have a few bonuses. Also, discover my turnkey treasure hunts from 3 to 5 years old on my other site.

Educational game 4: voice lessons

How to play: Record 10 sentences from a children’s book on a tape recorder or similar, using a pleasant voice for some and a whiny voice for others.
Have your child listen to them and ask him to raise his hand when he hears the sentences read in a pretty voice.
When he has found them all, ask him to record his sentences in his most silly, beautiful or funny voice.
Why it works: This game shows that something as familiar as a favorite story can be changed just by the way you speak, and it helps children understand how other people may perceive their tone.

Educational game 5: look on the bright side.

How to play: Start telling a story where something negative happens (“Steve once felt grumpy because it was too hot outside”). Ask a child to follow up by describing a positive turn of events. For example, “The good thing was a nice freshwater lake nearby to take a bath in”. The next player then introduces another negative idea, to which the next player responds positively.
WHY IT WORKS: This educational game for young children helps them develop a more positive outlook to deal with real-life frustrations more easily.