101 Playground Games A Collection of Active and Engaging Playtime Games for Children

101 Playground Games is a collection of active and engaging school playground games that will encourage active learning and social development among children at playtime, this second edition has been updated to include a wealth of new games from around the world. The school playground plays a crucial role in developing all aspects of children’s behaviour and interpersonal learning, and yet there is a growing awareness that children today do not play in the same sociable ways as previous generations. Encouraging children to play games can be hugely beneficial not only for their physical health but also for their social, emotional and mental health. This brilliant resource includes a practical toolkit of photocopiable and downloadable materials along with clear instructions for adults on how to organise a range of different types of games, including: • traditional games • chasing and catching games • singing and dancing games • skipping games and rhymes • parachute games • quiet games • co-operative games Ideal for teachers, lunchtime supervisors, breakfast and after school club leaders as well as group leaders for organisations such as scouts or guides to promote lively and enjoyable games, this book is particularly suited to children aged 5–11 years but can easily be adapted for older children. 101 Playground Games is a book that will make any playtime a richer experience for all.

Using the Online Resource Dedication Acknowledgements Foreword by Dr. Neil Hawkes Introduction Why Encourage Children to Play Games? How to Use this Book 1. Traditional Playground Games 2. Tag Games 3. Chasing and Catching Games 4. Singing and Dancing Games 5. Skipping Games and Rhymes 6. Circle Games 7. Parachute Games 8. Quiet Games 9. Co-operative Games 10. Games from Around the World Appendix

Thérèse Hoyle has over 25 years’ experience teaching in mainstream, special and higher education and has worked as an education consultant, coach, wellbeing adviser and trainer with over 495 schools and organisations. She is recognised as the UK’s leading training provider of playtime and lunchtime programmes with her 'How to Be a Lunchtime Supervisor Superhero' workshop and 'Positive Playtime' Masterclasses.