HELP! non competitive learning games & activities
mollygivens
Hello everyone,
I'm new here, and I hope it's okay to just barge right in:) I'm in
sort of a hurry to find some ideas for co-operative, non competitive
type games for a small unschooling play group (2-4 children; ages
6,7, 9 and 10).
The competition between the four (especially the younger ones) are
quite volatile, and I don't feel comfortable asking them to
play 'against' each other in any way.
It would be such a great help to me to find a few *new* (to them)
games/activities that would spark their interest and encourage them
to play 'together' instead of 'against'.
This is somewhat of a new experience for all the children, two of
whom come from a public school background, and have a tendency toward
a 'bully' mentality. I'd love to be able to introduce them to a new
way of learning and playing together, where people don't get hurt, or
feel they have to hurt someone else to 'win'.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions at all!
Molly Givens
I'm new here, and I hope it's okay to just barge right in:) I'm in
sort of a hurry to find some ideas for co-operative, non competitive
type games for a small unschooling play group (2-4 children; ages
6,7, 9 and 10).
The competition between the four (especially the younger ones) are
quite volatile, and I don't feel comfortable asking them to
play 'against' each other in any way.
It would be such a great help to me to find a few *new* (to them)
games/activities that would spark their interest and encourage them
to play 'together' instead of 'against'.
This is somewhat of a new experience for all the children, two of
whom come from a public school background, and have a tendency toward
a 'bully' mentality. I'd love to be able to introduce them to a new
way of learning and playing together, where people don't get hurt, or
feel they have to hurt someone else to 'win'.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions at all!
Molly Givens
Tia Leschke
>I'm not sure what you're looking for, sit down or run around type
>I'm new here, and I hope it's okay to just barge right in:) I'm in
>sort of a hurry to find some ideas for co-operative, non competitive
>type games for a small unschooling play group (2-4 children; ages
>6,7, 9 and 10).
games. If you have some space and want run around games, try blob
tag. You set some boundaries (or the game will never end) and then one
person starts as It. When they tag another person, that person becomes
part of the blob, and they hold hands while chasing the rest. The game
ends when all are part of the blob. If you want to play again, the last
person caught could start as It.
Tia
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Tia Leschke
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On Vancouver Island
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Follow the leader is usually pretty cool, and if there's a playground and
they're not leaving little kids in the dust, that can work. A kitchen timer
set to 30 seconds or something could mark the point at which the leader goes
to the back but the line keeps moving.
It's too small a group for Red Lion or another of the similar tag games.
Those are not totally cooperative, and there is a winner, but it's quick and
"fair." Here's how it works. There is a base (den) and one "it" (lion).
There's another base, and everyone else comes to the edge of the den and
recites this:
"Red lion, red lion, come out of your den
Whoever you catch will be one of your men."
The lion is at the back of the den (out of reach by a step or two) and on the
word "men," the runners run and the lion chases.
It *should* be catch instead of tag, and if your kids will tolerate that
politely that's a better way. But if you play tag that's fine too.
Whoever's tagged goes back with the lion, those left recite the starting
verse, and when only one is left, that child is the new lion and the game
continues without a pause.
It's good for getting kids tired, if you need to get them a little tired
before some more still activity. And it's good for getting adrenaline out if
they've been getting grouchy and someone has building up a charge which could
result in some physical expression you'd all like to avoid.
-------
Another "lion" game we've used is much quieter. We call it "dead pirates"
here, but the book we found it in called it "dead lions" I think.
One person is it. Find a shady place, or indoor on carpet place, and
everyone should lie down, not touching, and not so close that others can't
walk.
They get still and quiet and pretend to be asleep. The one who is it tries
to make them laugh, by saying things, making noises, telling jokes, just
anything, while walking around them. When one smiles or laughs or looks,
he's one of the speakers too, and the last one still and quiet is the first
one it for the next round.
Moms can play that too, and Red Lion, too (if they're energetic moms).
Follow the leader doesn't work as well with moms if you're using a playground
(unless you have a young, small mom who can get through kid-sized spaces).
Sandra
they're not leaving little kids in the dust, that can work. A kitchen timer
set to 30 seconds or something could mark the point at which the leader goes
to the back but the line keeps moving.
It's too small a group for Red Lion or another of the similar tag games.
Those are not totally cooperative, and there is a winner, but it's quick and
"fair." Here's how it works. There is a base (den) and one "it" (lion).
There's another base, and everyone else comes to the edge of the den and
recites this:
"Red lion, red lion, come out of your den
Whoever you catch will be one of your men."
The lion is at the back of the den (out of reach by a step or two) and on the
word "men," the runners run and the lion chases.
It *should* be catch instead of tag, and if your kids will tolerate that
politely that's a better way. But if you play tag that's fine too.
Whoever's tagged goes back with the lion, those left recite the starting
verse, and when only one is left, that child is the new lion and the game
continues without a pause.
It's good for getting kids tired, if you need to get them a little tired
before some more still activity. And it's good for getting adrenaline out if
they've been getting grouchy and someone has building up a charge which could
result in some physical expression you'd all like to avoid.
-------
Another "lion" game we've used is much quieter. We call it "dead pirates"
here, but the book we found it in called it "dead lions" I think.
One person is it. Find a shady place, or indoor on carpet place, and
everyone should lie down, not touching, and not so close that others can't
walk.
They get still and quiet and pretend to be asleep. The one who is it tries
to make them laugh, by saying things, making noises, telling jokes, just
anything, while walking around them. When one smiles or laughs or looks,
he's one of the speakers too, and the last one still and quiet is the first
one it for the next round.
Moms can play that too, and Red Lion, too (if they're energetic moms).
Follow the leader doesn't work as well with moms if you're using a playground
(unless you have a young, small mom who can get through kid-sized spaces).
Sandra
Cathy & David
If you're looking for board games, try Home Again (www.home-again.com)
and Artistoplay, Ltd (www.aristoplay.com).
I also have a book called "Everybody Wins! 150 Non-Competitive Games for
Kids" by Cynthia MacGregor.
Cathy
and Artistoplay, Ltd (www.aristoplay.com).
I also have a book called "Everybody Wins! 150 Non-Competitive Games for
Kids" by Cynthia MacGregor.
Cathy
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In a message dated 5/10/2002 2:54:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Kelsey1@... writes:
imaginative cooperative games that work well for all ages. If you look on the
internet for improvisational theater, you'll find a lot.
--pam
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Kelsey1@... writes:
> If you're looking for board games, try Home Again (www.home-again.com)Also - lots of "improvisational theater" games are really just super fun
> and Artistoplay, Ltd (www.aristoplay.com).
>
> I also have a book called "Everybody Wins! 150 Non-Competitive Games for
> Kids" by Cynthia MacGregor.
imaginative cooperative games that work well for all ages. If you look on the
internet for improvisational theater, you'll find a lot.
--pam
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Joan Wilson
Hi Molly and Welcome,
Have you heard of The Ungame? Questions can be read for non-readers. It
just poses some questions to answer no right or wrong answers - just what
that person thinks. My 11 yo , 5 yo and myself played it for the first time
the other day. Everyone has to promise not to say anything when it is some
one else's turn, but after the game is over anyone can comment or disscus
openly. The game can be as long or as short as any one wants. It has 2
decks - the 1st one is good for starters and younger players.
Just one suggestion. Have fun.
Joan
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From: mollygivens [mailto:mollygivens@...]
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:37 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] HELP! non competitive learning games &
activities
Hello everyone,
I'm new here, and I hope it's okay to just barge right in:) I'm in
sort of a hurry to find some ideas for co-operative, non competitive
type games for a small unschooling play group (2-4 children; ages
6,7, 9 and 10).
The competition between the four (especially the younger ones) are
quite volatile, and I don't feel comfortable asking them to
play 'against' each other in any way.
It would be such a great help to me to find a few *new* (to them)
games/activities that would spark their interest and encourage them
to play 'together' instead of 'against'.
This is somewhat of a new experience for all the children, two of
whom come from a public school background, and have a tendency toward
a 'bully' mentality. I'd love to be able to introduce them to a new
way of learning and playing together, where people don't get hurt, or
feel they have to hurt someone else to 'win'.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions at all!
Molly Givens
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Have you heard of The Ungame? Questions can be read for non-readers. It
just poses some questions to answer no right or wrong answers - just what
that person thinks. My 11 yo , 5 yo and myself played it for the first time
the other day. Everyone has to promise not to say anything when it is some
one else's turn, but after the game is over anyone can comment or disscus
openly. The game can be as long or as short as any one wants. It has 2
decks - the 1st one is good for starters and younger players.
Just one suggestion. Have fun.
Joan
-----Original Message-----
From: mollygivens [mailto:mollygivens@...]
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:37 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] HELP! non competitive learning games &
activities
Hello everyone,
I'm new here, and I hope it's okay to just barge right in:) I'm in
sort of a hurry to find some ideas for co-operative, non competitive
type games for a small unschooling play group (2-4 children; ages
6,7, 9 and 10).
The competition between the four (especially the younger ones) are
quite volatile, and I don't feel comfortable asking them to
play 'against' each other in any way.
It would be such a great help to me to find a few *new* (to them)
games/activities that would spark their interest and encourage them
to play 'together' instead of 'against'.
This is somewhat of a new experience for all the children, two of
whom come from a public school background, and have a tendency toward
a 'bully' mentality. I'd love to be able to introduce them to a new
way of learning and playing together, where people don't get hurt, or
feel they have to hurt someone else to 'win'.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions at all!
Molly Givens
Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
ADVERTISEMENT
Height: 4567 ft 01234567891011 in
Weight:
Sex: F M
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