Anyone else’s day end in complete chaos? Just you? The students’ voices are at an all-time high on top of everything else, including packing, dismissals, tidying up their areas, bus calls, announcements, etc. I don’t know about you, but the end of the day is one of the most stressful times of the day for me. I am worn out and eager to get home as the school day is coming to a close. A few days later I gave them verbal cues, bells, flashing lights, etc. Because the pupils are still disruptive and boisterous, I just give up. All of this didn’t change until I started engaging in video games at night and searching for games to play at school!
End of the Day Playground Games List
1. Secret Scrap
Are you looking for a fun way to get the kids to clean their rooms?So let me introduce the latest “trend”: SECRET SCRAP! Okay, so it might not be all that well-known just yet, but I am certain that I will teach this game to my class tomorrow!
Simple rules apply! The student who picks up the object or piece of trash that you notice on the ground wins!
2. 4 Corners
The classroom’s four corners are numbered from 1 to 4. Choose one student to play the role of “It.” While the other students move to one of the classroom’s four corners, that person closes their eyes. The person who is “it” shouts out a number once all students have dispersed and are seated in a corner. All of the children who selected that spot are disqualified from the game and are required to sit down.
The person who is “it” again closes their eyes as the students who are still playing select a different corner. More pupils sit down after this person yells out a number once more.
The player who is “it” again closes their eyes as the students who are still playing choose a different corner. More pupils sit down as this person yells out a number once more. Each player must select a different corner when there are only four players left in the game or fewer. The game goes on until there is just one student left. For the following round, the student becomes “It.”
3. I Spy
I “SPY” anything that is _____ with my tiny eye. This collection of games includes one more that is incredibly versatile. You can keep with the traditional approach by deciding what colour the item is. Function, classification, inside/outside the classroom, story-related, and other options are also available.
Due to how well-liked this game is, Education to the Core used it as the basis for a “I SPY” resource!
4. Hangman
Hangman is a fantastic option for the evening, whether it is academic or entertaining. The laws are straightforward! Place the specified number of blanks on the board after coming up with a word or phrase. Each kid is given the chance to predict one letter as I travel around the classroom. Whenever a letter appears in a word or phrase, you should write it in the empty spot. In such a case, you will have part of your drawing finished. I usually choose anything with multiple components, like a UFO, an animal, etc., instead of the original person drawing. The “terrible” drawing I do not only causes the pupils to giggle, but it also changes constantly. The game will be over once the drawing is finished, and the class will lose. The class wins, though, if a student correctly guesses the word or phrase or if all the letters are known.
Because it’s so simple to add a theme or academic subject you’ve been studying into the game, I adore this game!
5. Beach Toss Children Playground Game
Do you have any prior experience with beach balls in the classroom? I rush to the dollar shop to buy a tonne of them when summertime arrives! The Sharpie marker is next! The possibilities for this activity are absolutely ENDLESS! You write a problem or fact to be solved on each part of the beach ball. When you throw the ball to a student, they must respond to the question in the section where they catch it (I typically do a thumb). Great for academic or SEL sessions, as well as the conclusion of the day!
Math facts are simple to put on the ball, or even some social emotional learning chances to identify circumstances where they experience a certain emotion, can be used to incorporate comprehension into the children playground game when reading a story.
