07/06/2026
1.FREEZE DANCE
The fun game that's secretly building self control that you can include more of in your child's day (high impact, low in resources!)
Play music /sing, when it stops, FREEZE.
Add in silly dances or movements or freeze in different shapes for added fun.
*Develops inhibitory control and attention & focus.
2. RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT
A popular one in children's PE for developing self regulation and attention & focus. When red light /card shows children must stop. Green is go.
Add in yellow for get ready, or any other colours you like. Children must anticipate signals, change speed and directions.
Can be cars or animals moving for added creativity.
3. KIM'S GAME
I have no idea why this is named after Kim, but it's a great one due developing that all important working memory. Have objects on a tray, then take one away. Have child guess which one is missing.
Tip - go through and name the objects first to ensure children are familiar with names of them it's often useful to have objects that go together, e.g food items or wheeled toys. Add more objects as you go. No more than 8!
4.OPPOSITES
The game that trains your brain and gets it working twice as hard!
Give children commands such as, "touch your toes, sit down, jump high"
Discuss the opposite of these actions, and then call out again. Children must do the opposite.
Children then love doing it to their adults +and seeing them get in a muddle!)
Tip - Best suited to 4+ Ensure children know opposites before playing
5. LEGO/DUPLO CHALLENGE
Take 5 /10 bricks. How many different combinations of structure can you make with the bricks?
Or make something with the bricks. Can child re create it. You could make it even trickier by showing them it for 10 seconds, and asking them to re create it. This activity strengthens working memory and essential problem solving skills.
There are hundreds more I could share 🤣 See how you get on with these for now!
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