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Games for circle time

Short group games that encourage language, listening, rhythm and cooperation.

13 games

Circle-time games should give the group one clear shared focus. They can settle the room, teach names, practise language or add movement before the next activity.

Make room for everyone at circle time

Choose one simple purpose

Decide whether the game should calm, energise, practise language or help children learn names.

Alternate sitting and movement

A short movement round can make it easier to settle again afterwards.

Make participation feel safe

Let children answer together, pass their turn or watch first if being in the centre feels difficult.

All circle-time games

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Bridge, Bridge, Bright Bridge

Bridge, Bridge, Bright Bridge is a screen-free outdoor game for children aged 4–8. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gamePreschoolCircle timeClassicBirthdayNo equipment
4–8 years10–20 minMedium

The Bear Is Sleeping

The Bear Is Sleeping is a screen-free outdoor game for children aged 3–7. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gamePreschoolCircle timeClassicNo equipment
3–7 years5–15 minMedium

Telephone Game

Telephone Game is a screen-free indoor activity for children aged 5–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameRainy dayBirthdayCircle timePreschoolCalm gameNo equipment
5–12 years5–15 minCalm

Story Dice

Story Dice is a screen-free indoor activity for children aged 5–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameRainy dayCircle timePreschoolCalm game
5–12 years10–20 minCalm

Fairy-tale Relay

Fairy-tale Relay is a screen-free calm activity for children aged 5–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCalm gameCircle timePreschoolRainy dayNo equipment
5–12 years10–20 minCalm

Colour Story

Colour Story is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayCircle timePreschoolCalm game
4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Sound Painting

Sound Painting is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeCircle timePreschoolRainy dayCalm game
4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Pattern Workshop

Pattern Workshop is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gameCreativeEveryday playCircle timePreschoolCalm game
4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Sound Map

Sound Map is a screen-free calm activity for children aged 5–12. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gameCalm gameNatureCircle timePreschool
5–12 years10–25 minCalm

Calm Director

Calm Director is a screen-free calm activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gameCalm gameCircle timePreschoolNo equipment
4–10 years5–15 minCalm

One Line at a Time

One Line at a Time is a screen-free calm activity for children aged 4–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCalm gameRainy dayCircle timePreschool
4–12 years10–25 minCalm

Colour Friends

Colour Friends is a screen-free group activity for children aged 3–6. It works well at preschool or school and can be adapted to the group.

PreschoolCircle timeEveryday play
3–6 years10–20 minMedium

Read a Fairy Tale

Choose a fairy tale, settle somewhere calm and read aloud with short pauses for questions and predictions.

Indoor gameOutdoor gameCalm gameRainy dayCircle timePreschool
3–12 years10–30 minCalm