2nd Grade Games For Young Children Lesson Plan Example (Games Activities)

Topic: games for young children

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will learn how to play simple, fun games with young children.

Materials

• Consumable supplies (e.g. markers, paper, stickers)
• Simple games or activities (e.g. matching games, paper doll cutouts)
• Optional: small prizes or treats for the winners

Warm-Up

• Have students sit in a circle.
• Give each student a small, consumable supply to use during the activity (e.g. markers, paper, stickers).
• Ask the students to think of a favorite game to play with young children.
• Have the students share their ideas with the class.
• Select a few of the ideas to use for the activity.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of games and activities for young children.
• Explain that young children have different abilities and limitations than adults, and that games and activities should be tailored to their needs and abilities.
• Share the ideas that the students came up with as examples of games and activities for young children.
• Discuss the characteristics and needs of young children that should be taken into account when planning games and activities for them. These might include:
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Guided Practice

• Divide the students into small groups and give each group an activity sheet with several games and activities for young children.
• Have the students work together to choose one game or activity from the list to try with the young children they will be working with.
• Have the students try the game or activity with the young children and discuss how it went. Did the young children understand the rules? Did they have fun? What could be done to improve the game or activity for young children?
• Have the students share their experience with the class.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a copy of the activity sheet with the games and activities for young children.
• Have the students choose one game or activity to try with the young children they will be working with.
• Have the students prepare and execute the game or activity with the young children.
• At the end of the activity, have the students check in with the other students to share their experiences and the outcome of the game or activity.

Closure

• Review the purpose of games and activities as an important part of learning and development for young children.
• Ask the students to share their favorite game or activity and why they liked it.
• Have the students share any challenges they faced while implementing the game or activity with the young children.

Assessment

• Observe the students as they implement the games and activities and provide feedback on their understanding of the importance of games and activities and their ability to effectively engage the young children.
• Have the students complete a written reflection on their experience implementing games and activities with the young children, including any challenges they faced and what they learned.