Playground Games
Fun Games and Challenges for Children Aged 4 to 11 is an A4-size booklet containing about 30 activities, 13 of which tie in with songs on the accompanying CD. The more complex singing games are performed slowly, with instructions spoken over the top, so you can learn each game quickly and easily yourself before attempting to teach it to pupils. Each game has a recommended age and a minimum group size, as well as a difficulty rating. The games and challenges have all been tried and tested on children in the North East. They are primarily intended for groups who have participated in a games session or training workshop, but they are also a useful resource for those leading play activities in schools and clubs. The CD is intended to help staff learn the singing games before teaching them to the children. We would recommend that staff become thoroughly familiar with the material first, then teach it to a core group of older children who can act as 'mentors', before introducing the games to larger groups. BackgroundPiccolo has worked in over 20 schools in North Tyneside and Northumberland, running playground games sessions for children up to age 11 years (year 6). The Children's University (lottery money) has supported these projects in North Tyneside, as has the Council's Music Education Service. The sessions cover clapping, running and singing games and challenges, and in extended projects have focussed on developing peer mentoring skills in children. Some schools have requested teacher training sessions in these games, and these have gone down well. Please contact us if you are interested in workshops for children or adults. Sample Tracks
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