Have your students play an engaging game while learning more about others.
Step Forward If
Students share about themselves and learn more about others.
Activities & Games
Cross the Ocean
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Allotted Time
15-20 minutes
Target Behavior
Get along with different types of people
Words to Live By
I understand others are unique. I want to learn more about everyone I meet. I want to step into their shoes and see what they are going through.
Social Awareness
Others are unique and it's important to learn more about them
Children who understand others are unique can:
RECOGNIZE how diversity enriches a community
DEMONSTRATE strategies for building relationships with others who are different from them
RECOGNIZE the existence of various groups based on social and cultural variables
DESCRIBE the basic rights of all individuals regardless of their social or cultural affiliations
Other Games You May Like…
You’re In My Boat
Students have fun sharing about themselves and getting to know more about other students in the group.
Spinning Rope
Students learn more about each other while avoiding the spinning rope.
Spoons
Students practice controlling themselves during an interactive card game.
In My Opinion
Students learn more about others and get to give their opinions.
Tail Tag
Students race to get the most ‘tails’ before time is up while being honest when they lose their tail.
Seek and Find
Students listen carefully to find various objects in the space.
Virtual Game – Shape Your Strength
Help your students have the opportunity to display their strengths to others and be proud of them. This activity will also help each student get to know each other more and build their relationships.
Musical Numbers
Students have fun dancing and moving around while also sharing and hearing positive things others have done.
Musical Emotions
Students have fun dancing and moving around while also sharing when they feel certain emotions.
Fill The Bucket
Students work as a team while practicing soccer skills.
Musical Soccer Balls
Students practice soccer skills in an activity that is very similar to musical chairs.