I call this one “Getting to Know You.” Almost everyone loves it when someone takes an interest in them and asks fun, engaging questions, and kids are no exception! I find that kids especially enjoy talking about the things they love. This Jenga-style game is a ton of fun for both kids and the adults who play with them.
Here’s how it works: Start with Jenga-style blocks—blocks without any writing on them (yet!). On one side of each block, write a question like, “What’s your favorite color?” (or animal, holiday, shape, etc.). You can also try questions like “Do you prefer the beach or the snow?” (or bikes vs. skateboards, cake vs. ice cream, day vs. night, etc.). You can even ask, “How do you feel today?” These questions get kids engaged and excited to share!
Then, flip the block over and write an activity on the other side. These can be simple exercises like jump 10x, stand on one leg, plank, or do 10 wall push-ups. This way, not only are you getting them to talk, but you're also getting them moving!
Set the blocks up Jenga-style and let the fun begin! For a twist, you can place the blocks in a bag and let the kids pull out a surprise block. Here are some of the questions and exercises that I use:
Questions
What is your favorite animal? Shape? Color? Holiday? Season? Food? Thing to do at school? Thing to do at the playground? Favorite sea creature? Sport? TV Show/ cartoon? Book? Song? Game? Ice cream flavor?
Do you like numbers or letters? Bike or skates? Cake or ice cream? Breakfast or dinner foods? Chocolate or vanilla? Inside or outside? Walk or run? Crayons or paint? Beach or snow? Swings or slides?
How do you feel today?
Exercises
Skip
Gallop
Hop on one foot (and then the other)
Stand on one foot (and then the other)
Plank
Crab walk
Bear walk
Bear walk sideways
Push ups
Chair push ups
Wall push ups
Run in place
Simon Says__
Burpee
Imitate finger positions
Jumping Jacks
Jump 10X
Down dog
Frog jumps
Deep breath
Squats
Lunges
Snake crawl
Be creative, add your own questions and exercises, and have fun!
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