Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 15:21     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Twister or something else with few pieces to lose


There won't be space in a classroom.

Jenga, board games will be used and yes, the pieces will eventually get lost.


Nah, they can move stuff or she might have a carpet area for reading.


Not sure if you're in public school, but at least in MCPS, when there's inclement weather, they combine two classes in one classroom b/c they don't have the "staffing" or whatever. So that could be anywhere from 50-60 kids for "recess" in one classroom at least in lower MoCo. There's barely room for twister when there's just one class in a classroom.


This is true. Last year I helped out at indoor recess. Overcrowded schools never have cafeteria or gym use because there are always lunches and gym classes. We had 53kids in one 1st grade class with one para and me. INSANITY!!
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 15:19     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Homemade play doh. The kids still love it. Legos, magma tiles, tinker toys etc...
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 09:09     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
When the classes are combined they are generally watching a movie
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 08:46     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Anonymous wrote:^^^that sounds insane! They don't combine classes for indoor recess at our fcps.


Yea...same here in Loudoun county. There is a multipurpose room they sometimes can get time in and there they can run.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 08:24     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
This thing. Its cheap, its at party stores or Amazon, and my 9 year even loves it.

http://www.officeplayground.com/magic-ball-and-mitt-game-p5209.html?gclid=CKDe-6jlhM8CFUgmhgodEC4Jmw
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2016 07:59     Subject: Re:Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Tip it http://www.target.com/p/tip-it-balancing-game/-/A-17073118?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Toys%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Toys&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9061285&gclid=Cj0KEQjw3s6-BRC3kKL_86XDvq4BEiQAAUqtZzxYPTKw_31hEup8mfacXt_MOUuj1RJW_DGxC0GNNpIaAi9Z8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
Anonymous
Post 09/09/2016 22:23     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Why not ask the teacher what they have in mind?

For my first graders I purchased Twister, Connect 4 and Jenga. They liked all of those.

Other things my kids love during choice time include legos, playdoh and these awesome building blocks: https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Building-Blocks-Starter-Set/dp/B009V1F70C
Anonymous
Post 09/09/2016 22:21     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Anonymous wrote:You could also give a target or Amazon gift card and she could decide


Yes!
- teacher
Anonymous
Post 09/09/2016 22:18     Subject: Re:Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Blink, Sleeping Queen, Checkers
Anonymous
Post 09/09/2016 20:56     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Legos would be a great idea.

My kids love Mastermind
Anonymous
Post 09/09/2016 20:35     Subject: Teacher asked for donations for indoor recess games/activities-
Legos! Not a set' just a bulk package. Playdoh, deck of cards.