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I Went To The Park

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From: Aussie Childcare Network

I Went To The Park Eva Cristescu

Children use memory, concentration and listening skills when playing this game.

Materials Needed:

  • No materials needed.

What to do:

  • Sit the children in a circle. The first child begins the game by saying an activity that they could do at the park -

“I WENT TO THE PARK AND I CLIMBED A TREE.”

  • The next child thinks of an activity that they would do at the park, then repeats the previous child’s activity -

“I WENT TO THE PARK, I PLAYED FOOTBALL AND I CLIMBED A TREE.”

  • The third child continues –

“I WENT TO THE PARK, FED THE BIRDS, I PLAYED FOOTBALL AND I CLIMBED A TREE.”

  • The game continues around the circle with each child trying to remember all the activities, which have been mentioned.

Hints and Tips:

  • Instead of “I went to the park”, you could change the theme. For example, “I went to the zoo”, “I went to the beach”, “I went to the circus”. Each time the theme changes, the children have to think of various activities or things they would see, corresponding to that particular theme.

Additional Info

  • Appropriate Age: 5 year+
  • Number of Children: Small Group (4), Large Group (5 or more)
  • Developmental Milestones:

    - Re-tell a story.
    - Names familiar objects/animals.
    - Pays attention for longer period of time.
    - Enjoys telling stories.
    - Easily understood while talking.
    - Understands order and process.
    - Knows what common objects are used for.
    - Comprehends fantasy from reality.
    - Able to understand and follow rules.

  • Play Based Learning: Exploratory Play, Creative Play
  • Interest Areas: Library Area, Outdoor Area
  • Games Categories: Cognitive Development, Language Development, Learning Games
  • EYLF Outcomes: Learning Outcome 3, Learning Outcome 4, Learning Outcome 5
  • Sub Outcomes:

    LO3 - Children Have A Strong Sense Of Well Being

    3.1 Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing

    LO4 - Children Are Confident And Involved Learners

    4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another

    LO5 - Children Are Effective Communicators

    5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

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