Learning does not end with the regular school year. Montessori preschool children will enjoy keeping their educational interests going with any of these summer games. Some of these are more fun played by groups but they can all be played by a single child and a caregiver who want to have a little fun together. Have a Nature Hunt
Discovery is a big part of Montessori preschool, but you can continue the process at home. Start by exploring the yard or a park with your little one. You can either start out with a list of insects, plants, and animals to find or simply jot down the names of them as they are discovered. The idea is to find as many living things as possible. Make up your own variations for groups or special occasions. Backyard Scrabble You can use heavy construction paper to make letters for a yard-sized game of Scrabble. Stick the letters to the ground using sticks or stones, or make a list of familiar words to use as the object of the game. If you have a large room, this game can transfer indoors if the weather turns unpleasant. Rainy Day Number Find This game is great for indoor play, but it can go outside as well. The idea is to make labels with numbers from 1 to 10 along with labels which name common-- or not so common-- objects. One at a time, players pick one number and one item label and then try to find the specified number of that item. Use picture cards for small kids, and let all of the children work together to achieve each goal. Letter Concentration Preschool children will enjoy playing this variation on the classic tile-turning game. Draw 2 of every letter of the alphabet on pieces of construction paper and lay them out in rows and columns. Each child then picks to cards and tried to get a matching pair. This game can be played with one child or groups of several children, teaching letter recognition and improving memory retention. The possibilities for summer educational games are nearly endless. You can modify popular games to fit your needs, make up new games of your own, or find board games or outdoor game ideas online. The important thing is that your little ones keep learning all summer long. Comments are closed.
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