Playful Learning - classroom games

This resource provides a collection of games and activities designed to incorporate play into classroom routines. The games in this resource can specifically support:
Co-regulation and emotional awareness, through rhythm, movement, and expressive activities
Trust and relationship building, via collaborative games that foster connection
Creativity and spontaneity, encouraging flexible thinking and imagination
Focus and impulse control, developing the executive function skills essential for learning

Each game includes:
Adaptation suggestions
Clear, step-by-step instructions for implementation
Material requirements (most require minimal or no special materials)
Variations to keep the activities fresh and meet different developmental needs
Trauma-informed “Top Tips” addressing potential challenges
Specific benefits and connections to attachment and regulation theory