Here are some ideas that will build memories, create a classroom community, and nurture social-emotional development because they are positive and playful. Take a look and I hope you’ll find one or two that are just right to chase those winter blahs away!
Sock Hop
Children get to wear silly socks to school and have a dance at the end of the day.
*Teach the children the “Twist,” “Swim,” “Pony,” or other dances from your past.
Talent Show
*Teach the children the “Twist,” “Swim,” “Pony,” or other dances from your past.
Talent Show
One
of my favorite memories is of a Talent Show we had one Friday. I just
invited all the children to think of a “talent” (song, dance, story,
joke, gymnastic stunt) they could do. We sat in a circle and they all
got up and performed! We clapped and laughed and cheered!
Board Game Day
Board Game Day
Let children bring board games from home. Set aside the last hour in the day to share games and play games with friends.
Note! It might be good to have parent volunteers or older students in your school help.
Pajama Party
Note! It might be good to have parent volunteers or older students in your school help.
Pajama Party
Have children wear pajamas and bring pillows and stuffed animals to class. Read books, watch a movie, and eat popcorn.
Career Day
Career Day
Children
come dressed for the career they’d like when they grow up. After
sharing with friends, have each child draw a picture (or take a
photograph) and make a class book.
Beach Party
Beach Party
Bring
beach towels and wear sunglasses, shorts, and T-shirts. Play beach ball
games, beach music, and have a “cool” snack like popsicles.
Toy Day
Toy Day
Children bring a favorite toy from home and share with their friends the last 30 minutes of the day.
Book Day
Invite children to bring their favorite book from home and share with classmates.
Book Day
Invite children to bring their favorite book from home and share with classmates.
