Preschooler Games

Submitted by Nick on January 19, 2012

Preschooler behavior is very exploratory by nature since toddlers are curious about their surroundings. This is an important stage of development when the child learns to walk and talk. They also start recognizing people and objects around them. This is also the time when toddlers enter preschool where they begin to learn certain basic skills before going into elementary school. In preschool, children get a chance to interact with other children of their age through various preschooler activities. These activities which include games help the child to learn many new things in fun, entertaining ways. Here are some fun games for toddlers...

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One of the most popular and enjoyable games among children is hide and seek. Toddlers find this to be an exciting new game when they are first introduced to it. The teacher must first gather the children together and explain to them that when she closes her eyes and counts till 12, all the children must hide. The first child to be caught will then look for the other children. Children may not be able to understand the game properly in the beginning. But after playing again and again, they will get a hang of it. Children can also learn to count through this game. Playing chase is another great game for toddlers since they love to stay active by running here and there. To play this game, all the furniture must first be removed from the classroom so that no one bumps into anything.

The teacher can then explain that the child who is caught first will take the game ahead. For a larger group of children, it is advisable to play the game outdoors where they can run about freely. Games that involve lots of activity such as jumping and running help in the children’s motor development. Another simple game through which toddlers can learn to recognize and recollect shape, numbers and colors is the game of recollection. Have many cards with various shapes facing down on the table and ask the children to pick a card and look at it carefully. Take the card away and then ask the child to look for a matching card. This game can be played with colors and numbers.

Preschooler games can also be played at home. There are also many other games for young children that are both entertaining and educational. These games help to develop alertness, hand and eye coordination and motor skills.

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