stop and go

 Materials: None

 Introduction

Some children have difficulty processing directions, or have difficulty following teacher directions because they are so self-absorbed in their own activities. The game of 'Stop and Go' allows the child to practice listening and hearing teacher direction while helping the child gain body control and impulse control.

  Objective/Purpose

Child will respond appropriately to the commands of "stop" and "go".

 Procedure:

1.      This activity works best in a large area. Tell children they are going to play a stop and go game. Show the children the stop and go sign and ask if they know what the words on them mean.

2.      Tell them they are going to play a game about stop and go. When you say "go" and hold up the green go sign, they should move in the way they are directed. But when you say "stop" and hold up the stop sign, they should freeze.

3.      Have the children walk for the first couple of times. As they get used to the idea you can have them run, skip, hop, tiptoe, skate, etc.

  Practice & Extended Activities:

 Use this activity when having to transition to another room or activity. Children love the change of pace and will be more in tune to following direction and getting to where they need to be without trouble.

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02/14/2008