Spring is sprung, and Easter’s on its way! It’s almost time to ditch the textbooks and hop into some egg-cellent playground fun. This blog is packed with ideas to keep your students entertained, from classic egg hunts to inclusive games, all while celebrating the spirit of Easter.
Egg-cellent Easter Games:
- Egg and Spoon Race: A timeless classic with a twist! Use brightly coloured plastic eggs for a splash of fun. For younger children, consider using a larger spoon or letting them carry the egg in a basket.
- Bunny Hop Relay: Divide the class into teams and have them hop (like bunnies!) across the playground to reach the finish line.
- Pin the Tail on the Bunny: Give this classic game an Easter makeover! Draw a large bunny outline on a sheet and provide fluffy cotton ball tails for blindfolded students to pin on.
- Egg Decorating Relay: Set up stations with different decorating materials like paints, markers, and stickers. Teams race each other to decorate their assigned egg.
Making it Inclusive:
- Sensory Egg Hunt: Hide plastic eggs filled with different textures like beans, cotton balls, and crinkled paper. Blindfolded students can then reach into a basket and guess what they’re feeling.
- Adapted Egg and Spoon Race: For students who might struggle with balance, use a larger spoon or let them carry the egg in a netted bag attached to a belt.
- Cooperative Nest Building: Provide large pieces of fabric, blankets, and pillows for students to work together and build a giant “nest” for the Easter bunny.
Rainy Day Fun:
Don’t let wet weather dampen your Easter spirit! Here are some ideas to keep the fun going indoors:
- Easter Egg Craft Extravaganza: Set up tables with different craft materials like construction paper, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Challenge students to create their own Easter masterpieces!
- Easter Charades: Write down Easter-themed words like “bunny,” “egg,” or “basket” on slips of paper. Students take turns acting out the words for their classmates to guess.
- Bunny Hop Freeze Dance: Play some upbeat music and have students hop around like bunnies. When the music stops, everyone freezes! This is a great way to get the wiggles out even when stuck indoors.
Bonus Tip: Get the parents involved! Organize a “Bring Your Own Decorated Egg” competition or invite them to join in on some of the playground games.
Remember: The most important thing is to have fun and celebrate the joy of Easter with your students. With a little creativity, you can make this a memorable time for everyone in th playground!