Early learning for kids is an important part of their overall development. Learning to identify the body parts names for kids is a great starting point. It has often been observed that the kids lose interest in learning as time progresses. So, introducing body parts games to them will engage and encourage kids in learning more proactively.
Here are a few activities for preschoolers to have fun while learning.
Body Parts Games for Kindergarten Children
- Pair the Body Parts
- Hands – touch palms of hands together and sit down,
- Feet/Toes – Lie on their backs with the soles of their feet touching.
- Shoulders – Stand behind their partner with their backs touching each other and then sit down.
- Knees – kneel down in front of each other with knees touching
- Body and Colour
- Envelope
- Simon Says Please Touch
- Twister
- Draw the monster
- Balance the toy
- Story time – Body parts
Resources : Flashcards that has pictures of parts of the body
How to play : Start by playing a song. When the music begins, ask the children to dance around the room. Once the music stops, display a body flash card or announce a vocabulary word. The children must then pair up and touch the corresponding body part on their partner.
If the FlashCard says –
However, there is a twist in this game. If “Head”called out, the children must quickly find a partner and perform the “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song as fast as they can before sitting down.
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How to play : When a certain colour is called by the instructor the students must touch an object of the same colour. The twist is that kids must touch the object with a specific part of the body (e.g. hand, nose, knee, etc)told by the instructor.
Resources : Large Envelopes
How to play: Get five envelopes, each filled with a maximum of six distinct laminated facial features (for example, one for noses, another for eyes, etc.). Organise the students into teams and assign them a task, such as identifying flashcards or answering questions. The team that performs best will have the opportunity to select one facial feature from one of the envelopes
The first team to successfully assemble their complete face will be declared the winner. To increase the challenge and extend the duration of the game, shuffle the facial features and distribute them randomly among the envelopes, ensuring that students remain uncertain about which feature they will receive.
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How to play : Gather the students in a circle. When you say, “Please touch your [body part],” the children should respond quickly and touch it. However, if you simply say, “Touch your [body part],” they should remain still. If anyone makes an error, they need to sit down. Keep playing until you have a few winners, just one student left, or until everyone has been eliminated from the game.
Resources : Parts Of The Body Flashcards
How to play : This game can be played by students individually or in pairs, or even all together. Start by laying out the colour flashcards on the floor. Then, announce commands like ‘Left foot, red!’ and so forth. Participants must keep all parts of their bodies off the floor except for their hands and feet. If anyone tips over, they’re eliminated from the game. The final student remaining is crowned the winner.
Resources :
Parts Of The Body Flashcards
How to play :
Students can either play separately at the whiteboard or work on their own sheets of paper all at once. Instruct the students to create a monster based on the description given, such as might include features like three heads, nine eyes, and two mouths, along with long purple hair. The student who draws the most accurate representation will get to describe the next monster for everyone to illustrate.
Resources : Parts Of The Body Flashcards and toys.
How To Play: To play this fun game, gather some toys or flashcards. Once the kids are ready, ask them to put the object on a specific body part. For instance, say, “Put your toy on your head.” This activity will bring laughter and excitement as children learn about their anatomy.
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Story
Two little hands and two little legs
One big back and one big chest
Ten little finger ten little toes
Two little eyes and one little nose
Two little ears and two little feet
One little mouth with lots of teeth
Rosy lips and a big forehead
And lots of hair on the head
One little chin and two elbows
Two little ankles and two eyebrows
One long neck and two chubby cheeks
Two long arms and two round knees.
How to play : Select a story that includes various body parts, or come up with one. While you read the story, tell the kids to point to or move the body parts that are mentioned (for instance, say “Wiggle your fingers” when fingers are referenced). Motivate the kids to mimic the actions and words, helping them grasp the concept of each body part better.
Conclusion
Activities like the ones mentioned in this article are entertaining and educational to the children. They are beneficial for enhancing both fine and gross motor skills, which are vital for the overall development of the children. These activities also help them identify and comprehend the various parts of their bodies, boosting their awareness and alertness.
When kids engage multiple body parts in movement, they improve their coordination, resulting in better balance and physical control. Mother’s Pet Kindergarten’s curriculum includes such fun activities that help children learn quickly. Teachers at Mother’s Pet Kindergarten educate children in an entertaining way that helps them enhance their memory, and cognitive skills that aid in their future academic pursuit.
