Had the delight today to be asked to join in a game at a day home!
The game was being led by a 5 year old and created much enjoyment for the younger children at the day home.
It was an extremely simple idea!
One child lies down on a blanket with their eyes closed.
The other children tip toe around the child saying 'grumpy grizzly, grumpy grizzly sleeping in a cave, never, ever wake her/him up'.
On the word 'up' the child pretending to sleep on the blanket wakes up and tries to catch another child who then becomes the 'grumpy grizzly'!
Needless to say the chgildren get closer and closere as they all want to get caught and have their turn.
What was wonderful to see was the children changing the game! Grumpy grizzly became grumpy robin in a nest, grumpy dog on a bed, grumpy horse in a stable and then elements of freeze tag were included where once caught the child stood still until they were freed by another!
As day home providers it is expected that developmentally appropriate activities are planned for everyday. A great emphasis, however, is placed on learning through play and being flexible to go with children's interests and ideas!
It is fair to say that somedays the children simply have the best ideas! Try a game of 'grumpy grizzly, at your day home!
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