Children's world is unique.He has his vocabulary, his norms, his codes of honor and fun. These are signs of a magical country with the name "Game". This country is extremely happy, carries children, fills with itself all the time and is a matter of great importance. Kids live and develop in the game. And not only kids. The game captures everyone with its attractive romance, magic and originality. There is an opinion that each generation is interested in their games. And it is true. Time changes, culture changes, game changes. Today a new direction has been formed, called “Intellectual game for children”.
These games help to open up talented,extraordinarily erudite children, for whom science, new knowledge, the diversity of creativity are paramount. Unlike scientific conferences, various Olympiads and electives, an intellectual game for children turns serious activity into a colorful spectacle, into an exciting competition, into a bright holiday. Therefore, not only children like these games. Teenagers and students take part in them with pleasure. And even adults, becoming interested in the game, gladly join the players.
Intellectual game in the camp
Правильная организация отдыха имеет большое value. Mental stress, cold season, greatly depletes the physical and psychological state of the child. Therefore, in the summer you just need to relax. Only the intellectual game in the camp can competently organize the process of creative self-realization, enrichment with additional knowledge. Such games are a creative activity in which children demonstrate their understanding of life, reveal thoughts, aspirations, and sometimes feelings.
Game examples
"Difficult answer"
One of the children (chosen by the host) sets the verysimple questions implying the answers "Yes", "No". The other participants of the game should give an answer, while using the words "Yes", "No" is strictly prohibited.
"Dispute"
All children are divided into two teams.A counselor or educator reveals a specific topic to children. The first team must assert, trying to prove with known facts, and the second - on the contrary, must find the facts in order to prove the opposite side.
“Make a proverb”
Children are given leaves with two words. From these words you need to make a proverb. For example, the words: light - darkness. Wins the child who first correctly voiced the famous proverb.
Intellectual game scenario
All children love fairy tales.That is why in Soviet times all the camps held a competition for the best theatrical performance of famous fairy tales. Today's children do not like to participate in such performances. Therefore, an intellectual game for children, including many different tales, will be very useful.
The scenario of the game "World of fairy tales"
In such a game, it is assumed that there are four squad teams.
Competition 1
Any fairy tale is called. On the last letter of this tale you need to call a new one. The action takes place in a circle. A team that eliminates the necessary fairy tale title for 5 seconds is eliminated from participation.
Competition 2
It is necessary to invent a laudatory ode to any fairy-tale character. All teams are given harvested rhymes:
jackdaw - stick,
sock - sand.
Competition 3
Think over and dramatize the meeting of three completely different characters. For example, such as:
- Little Humpbacked Horse, Aladdin, Baba Yaga.
- Little Mermaid, Old Man-Hottabych, Winnie the Pooh.
- Snake Gorynych, Cinderella, Mowgli.
- Koschey the Immortal, Little Red Riding Hood, Piglet.
Competition 4
Captains draw lots. Each team gets its own fairy tale. Without using words, exclusively pantomime, the team must demonstrate a fairy tale so that viewers guess its name. Variants of fairy tales:
- "Teremok", "Turnip", "Chicken Ryaba", "Kolobok".
Competition 5
Think over and dramatize a small fairy tale in which three magic items will be applied: a self-painted cloth, a flying carpet, a magic mirror.
Competition 6
Theatricalize the famous fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs" innational style. You can use African style, Indian, English. This action takes into account the selection of appropriate animals, the transfer of color, imitation of style and even accent.
Such an intellectual game scenario can beSupplement with contests if children get excited. For this you need to prepare in advance a few additional contests. At the end, of course, the results are summed up and the winners are awarded - as the best storytellers.
Mind Club
В мире существует некоторый досадный стереотип - creative development is aimed at the development of young children or younger students. Often, in schools and camps, intellectual games for junior schoolchildren are carefully selected. But adolescents and high school students also need to develop creative and creative potential. That is why invite older children to create a club of intellectual games. Interest them not only with the games themselves, but also with the planning of work with younger children.
Several games that high school students like are brought to your attention.
Games for older children
"Theater abbreviations"
The game requires excellent acting skills.
One of the players goes out the door.The rest come up with the word. The letters of this word are distributed between playing children. Each letter characterizes the type of behavior. For example, "z" - envy, "o" - mischief. When the presenter enters the room, players must show him the pantomime. It is necessary to determine which character trait is shown to him, and from the received letters add up the correct word.
"Ocean is shaking"
Все игроки придумывают по одному слову и в queue order call them out loud. The player concluding this chain calls his word and acquires the role of a narrator. He begins to tell a fictional story, in which it is necessary to include all the words named by the players. The player whose word was spoken must exit the chain and move away from his place. The narrator must confuse the players with his narration. For example, for a long time not to say any of the words of the players, and then say a few words at once. The story should end with the phrase "the sea is worried." This phrase is a signal for all players to return to their seats. The one who did not, becomes a storyteller.
Try to diversify childrenleisure. Pick up interesting quizzes, contests. Remember that an intellectual game for children is a game that contributes to the excellent development of imagination, combinatorial intelligence, flexibility, and associative thinking.
