Active Games, Songs,

& Jump Rope Rhymes


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All right, you've heard the news.  Doctor's are complaining about the way so many kids are overweight these days.  Well what do they expect when the life style we all have today is all about sitting!  Sitting in school all day, sitting on our way through the fast food drive-thru.... and sitting around at home in front of the TV or computer. 

Even if we order a fruit salad and watch Animal Planet (or surf Earth's Kids), we're still just sitting!  And that doesn't help our body develop strength, coordination, endurance, or a slimmer shape.  And heck, having a body with the agility of leopard (or a motocross biker) is just plain fun!  So c'mon, let's get off our duff and move that body!   And nothing gets us to move our body better than doing stuff we think is fun.  So grab a ball or a bike, dive into the swimming pool, go for a hike...or just try one of the games below.

 

 

Games Kids Play

Everything from "heads up 7 up" to "mother may I" and "kick the can". Jump rope Rhymes as well.
 

OUTDOOR GAMES FOR KIDS 

Pages and pages of great game ideas that don't require electricity.
 

Fun Games to Play at Parties or Anytime

Lots of fun and unusual ideas!
 

Game Finder

Use this site to find indoor and outdoor games for kids from age 2 to age 12 and beyond.  Sponsored by Disney Online.
 

Old Time Games

Check this page from Scholastic about old time games that are still fun for kids today.  Drippy sponge pass, hoop hop, kick the can, scavenger hunts,  and lots of fun variations on the game of tag.

 

Jump Rope Rhymes

Quite a number of oldies but goodies here, including "A my name is Alice..."   and "Miss Mary Mack".
 

 

Chants, Clapping Games,  And Jump Rope Rhymes

Many of these are traditional and many are real classics ("Cinderella dressed in yella...")  But some are a bit rude.  So, it might be best to run them by mom or dad before chanting them on the sidewalk in front of your house. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand Washing Songs

Learn about hygiene and pass the time away while you scrub.  Great for pre-k through first grade.

 

Halloween Poems & Finger Plays for young children

 

Thanksgiving Song ("Over the river and through the woods...")

 

Valentine's Day Poems & Songs

 

Drama Resources (from A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling)

Lots of resources for putting on your own plays!  Includes links to printable scripts like The Wizard of OZ, Star Wars, and A Christmas Carol as well as various skits and exercises for developing your stage skills.

 

 

 

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