Cooperative play preschool

Teach teamwork and build community through play-based learning; collaborative play in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classroom; taking turns in Pre-K.

Check out 15 exciting team-based play ideas for ages 4-10 to encourage cooperation and fun. Read the blog post now!

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Teaching Cooperative Play in Prekindergarten - Five activities early childhood educators can use to introduce the concept of teamwork to young kids.

This was a game that I found on Cooperative Games for Preschoolers. Until I had read this article, it had never occurred to me that games like musical chairs could easily be about sharing versus competing. In the past I have played musical chairs with enough chairs for everyone, but it always seemed a bit boring. We started with three "islands" and 8 preschoolers. They were able to dance around to the music, but when it stopped they all had to get onto the islands. I reminded them that…

Help preschoolers learn about friendship and sharing with this fun activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream? Perfect for a preschool class activity on friendship & sharing, a playdate, or even for siblings who are learning to share. So easy to set up and super fun!

Great ideas for free preschool games! Perfect inside or outside, during circle time, at home, or to develop gross motor and critical listening skills.

This perfectly simple preschool game about colors requires no prep, gets kids moving, and helps them practice colors and counting skills.

This friendship gross motor activity makes friendship activities for preschool fun, especially with an ice cream theme that kids will love!

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