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Movement Games
Sometimes kids just need to get moving and there’s no better way to do this than
with indoor and outdoor games that focus on physical activity. Research has
proven that physical activity increases oxygen to the brain and releases energy,
helping kids to focus and learn better. In addition, indoor and outdoor games
include team building, cooperation and listening skills, all important factors
in the school and work worlds.
When outdoors, the choices for games are endless, with some of the most popular
ideas being tag, hopscotch, jump rope and hide-and-seek. There are many
different ways to spruce up the games as well, such as by playing hide-and-seek
at night or having a base in tag that is in a hard to reach place, such as up in
a tree. Other great ideas for outdoor games include ball games and sports games,
which is especially ideal for large groups of kids. The appeal to outdoor games
is that they are good, old-fashioned fun that expends the energy that kids have.
Best of all, little is needed to get started playing outdoor games, as opposed
to computer and video games that require pricey game consoles and controllers to
play. Having a big bin filled with different types of balls is best for small
kids, as they can choose what sports games they’d like to play. And don’t be
afraid to let kids choose different variations and rules for the game, as long
as everyone agrees.
For rainy and cold days, indoor games are the perfect alternative. If you have a
large space to designate, such as a gym or school cafeteria, then you can play
some of your favorite outdoor games indoors. If you’re limited on space, however,
you can do games that are quieter and don’t involve moving around as much, such
as Heads Up 7 Up or Duck, Duck, Goose.
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