Monday, January 27, 2014

Old School Game Day for Early Elementary

One morning last week, one of the boys declared it "game day" and over an hour of OT followed.  A big perk of homeschool is that, well, we're home.  So instead of getting ready first thing in the morning, they played games.
I am not talking about video games or even board games.  I mean the classics.  I'm talking about imagination and running and playing with purpose.  I'm talking about "recess games" that should be passed down to the next generation.  The best part is that you can play them inside or outside; either way, it gets the kids moving.

Here's our list of favorites:

Duck, duck, goose
Red light - green light
Tag
Freeze tag
Simon says
Pillowcase races (a.k.a. potato sack races)
Giant steps
Hide-n-seek
Animal motions - I'd say "hop like a frog" or "slither like a snake." 
Obstacle course...and yes, the couch cushions were involved!

Did I miss any?  What are some of your childhood favorites?

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17 comments:

  1. ~SHANNON~January 27, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Great list! I miss freeze tag and duck duck goose! lol.

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  2. Liz MaysJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    We used to play Kick the Can and Red Rover too. These all bring back happy memories!

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    1. rinnace@gmail.comJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      we did, too, until it wasn't allowed at school anymore because a kid flipped over the red rover arm link :(

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  3. NatalieJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    I used to love skipping ropes as a child. I'm pretty sure I'd be useless at it now though, lol.

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  4. Cat Davis - Food Family FindsJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Oh man, I miss some of those games. One of my favorites from grade school was Red Rover.

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  5. DonnaJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    What wonderful games! I think my son is familiar with most if not all of these. I love Red Rover when I was in grade school many moons ago. :)

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  6. Cayce ThomasJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    My kid beats me at Simon Says every single time. It's his favorite! Love this idea!!

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  7. NicoleJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Great flash from the past! Red Light Green Light. Had totally forgotten that one. My girls tell me Freeze Tag is totally different now. We had to go between someone's legs to unfreeze them. Now they aren't allowed to have that rule. Another game we used to play wasn't so much a game but it was still fun: monkey rolls.

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  8. tammileeJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Red light green light was one of my favorite games. What a fun blast from the past.

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  9. trishaJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Great ideas because sometimes you forget the simplest things!~

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  10. Autumn Blues ReviewsJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Those were the best games ever. I always remember playing hide-seek, Red light - green light and jumping rope as a child. Those simple games were so much fun, This brings back memories.

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  11. Robin {Mom Foodie}January 27, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    We loved dodge ball, but that is not allowed anymore

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  12. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    My kids love doing these games too!

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  13. MrsAshleyJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I liked Steal the Bacon, where you'd have a number and run into the middle and try to pick up the eraser/ball/whatever before the other person with the same number. No, wait a minute, I hated that game! lol

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  14. robynJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Love these games! We used to do some of these but have been stuck in a LEGO rut lately. I am pulling out the old school ideas again soon!

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