Games for Kids Help??!?

Question

i'm a day-camp leader for 5-7 yr olds. i was wondering if anyone has some games that they think that age group likes to play (ie simon says etc) i need ideas for in the gym, and also just when kids are sitting in a circle. anything is appreciated. you dont have to explain the game as long as i know what it's called. thanks soo much!

Answer 1

Duck Duck Goose , Heads down thumbs up , or theres evry1s fave game

the ball game ,  heres how you play :

1. Everyone stands up.

2. you have a large , rubber bouncy ball.

3. If anyone talks they have to sit out.

4. the kids have to throw the ball to each other and if one drops it,  they are out.

5.If someone throws the ball so it is impossible for the other person the catch , the person who threw it is out.

6. you ask them to do tricky things while playing such as stand on one leg or catch and throw with 1 arm)

Answer 2

7-up

Answer 3

smelly onion, goose and fox, mission impossible, line tag or Pac-Man tag, two legged soccer.

Answer 4

hot potato, duck duck goose,

Answer 5

the telephone game

say something to the first kid next to you and they have to pass on the message to one another by whispering in each others ear till the last one in line , then the last one says it out loud

hours of fun !

Answer 6

Duck-Duck Goose, Mother may I?, hide and seek, or flag tag.