Don’t use writing, the kids probably don’t know the alphabet in their native language. see the Warm Up Gameįun Colours: Use bright picture cards to teach words. Under control: If the kids start getting out of control, well they’re kids so don’t expect them to sit still! But if you want to tire them out a bit, then do lots of “stand ups”, “jumps” etc. If kids are wondering off, let them! Keep going with the kids that are interested and the others may come back. Keep it short: Don’t plan a 20 minute game. But if at first you don’t succeed, change it a bit and try it next time! If at first you don’t succeed: All these games work great in Kindergarten, that’s the only criteria for them being selected. Vary, vary, vary: Every class and every child is different, change the class to meet the needs of the kids The ideas on this page have been specially selected for use with younger beginners. Many of the games on the main “ Games Page” work very well in kindergarten, and indeed many of them were first developed there. 90% of the others work even better in kindergarten than they do in elementary school! Even conceptually difficult ones like “countries” or “telling the time” work great. Just about all the themes work great in kindergarten. Remember, just playing a game is no good, there should always be some target English behind it. It’s usually best to start at the beginning, but you could also try left & right, greetings, feelings, or colours. VIP Members who see their students everyday can also get access to Amye’s Preschool Workbooks:įirst choose an English topic from the curriculum page, then a game from this page to practise it. Doctor, Doctor! (for practicing parts of the body!).Mingle (quick, silly game for any conversation!).Sticky Fingers (very easy, no preparation).Simon Says Please (polite version of classic game!).(“Total Physical Response” – control the class!)

(The simplest & best game for kindergarten)

Kindergarten game teacher