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Cool Preschool Games

Children of all ages can be full of energy, and preschool children are no exception. Their world is a world of imagination, activity and engaging play. Play time is more than a time-filler. It is quality time. With a little forethought and some basic supplies, playing fun preschool games couldn't be easier.

Freeze Dance
- Grab a CD player and some hip hop music and clear the floor for this activity. Tell the children to wiggle and dance about as the music plays, but as soon as the music stops they must freeze perfectly still. Any child caught moving is "out" and needs to sit down on the sidelines. Children who are "out" can clap their hands or stomp their feet to the music while they wait. Start and stop the music at different intervals each time, so the children have no idea when to expect the freeze. The last child left is the winner. Invite all the children back to the floor for another round.
Balloon Volleyball
- Clear away some floor space, then tie some string or streamers between the backs of two chairs for the "net" or lay down a tape line (although this is optional). For this age group, children should remain seated on the ground. The two sides will bop the balloon back and forth, trying not to let it hit the ground. Do not limit the number of hits. If the balloon lands on the ground, the other side gets a point.
Bean Bag Bocce Ball
- This is a variation on the adult game bocce ball. Each child needs his own bean bag. Duplicate colors and sizes do not matter. The teacher will toss his bean bag on the floor. One by one, each student will stand next to the teacher and toss his bean bag. The goal is to have the bean bag land the closest to the teacher's bean bag but without touching it. For another variation, tape down a line about 6 feet away from the players. Whoever throws his bean bag closest to the line without going over it is the winner.
Giant Dice
- Cover a medium sized box with paper and number the sides one through six. Have the children make a big circle. Each child can take turns rolling the big dice in the middle of the circle. Before each roll, think of a simple action the children will have to do (blink eyes, nod head, clap hands, jump, stomp feet, turn around, etc.) The number rolled on the dice determines how many times they do that particular action. Children can help think of the actions, too.

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