Active Play Corners

An Active Play Corner is a designated area within a preschool where children can play independently using various resources provided. It serves as a movement-focused learning corner that promotes safe and engaging physical activities.

This space can be utilised during free play time or while waiting to be picked up, allowing children to choose
activities and play with friends. Additionally, it can also be integrated into the Numeracy or Literacy learning corner for a multi-functional space. The primary objective is to encourage children to explore movement independently and creatively in a fun and safe environment.

Check out the following examples on setting up Active Play Corners:

Movement Dice

Objectives:

Play independently and creatively with a movement dice

How to play:

Children will throw the dice and complete the movement indicated on the dice

How to set up:

Provide movement dice in a tray for children to manipulate

Materials needed:

Movement dice (download template here)

Reference Materials:

*This content, including photos and videos, is provided and published with permission by The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees (Lakeside) for preschools’ general information and reference only.

Bowling Game

Objectives:

Play independently and roll down as many bowling pins as possible

How to play:

Children will roll the ball and count the numbers of pins rolled down

How to set up:

Place the bowling pins standing upright. Children to move a distance away before rolling the ball.

Materials needed:

Ball and bowling pins

Reference Materials:

*This content, including photos and videos, is provided and published with permission by The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees (Lakeside) for preschools’ general information and reference only.

DIY Obstacle Course

Objectives:

Play independently by creating and going through an obstacle course

How to play:

Children will use the materials provided to set up an obstacle course

How to set up:

Provide materials like big building blocks, empty tissue boxes, hula hoops for children to set up their very own obstacle course

Materials needed:

Big building blocks, empty tissue boxes, hula hoops etc

Reference Materials:

*This content, including photos and videos, is provided and published with permission by The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees (Lakeside) for preschools’ general information and reference only.

Dart Ball Game

Objectives:

Play independently by aiming and throwing dart balls at a target

How to play:

Children will aim and throw the dart ball at a target

How to set up:

Place the target board at a suitable height. Children to move a distance from the board before throwing the dart ball

Materials needed:

Dart balls and target board

Reference Materials:

*This content, including photos and videos, is provided and published with permission by The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees (Lakeside) for preschools’ general information and reference only.

Number Line Exercise

Objectives:

To get preschoolers active and moving.

How to Play:

Preschoolers are encouraged to throw the dice and follow through the motor skills that was listed on the dices. For example, the dice land on "Hop" in number 2. Preschoolers will hop 2 times. They will repeat until they reach to the last number.

How to Set Up:

EC Educators may encourage the preschoolers to write the numbers
Paste the A3 paper on the floor accordingly.

Materials Needed:

A3 Paper
Markers
Dice
Tape

Reference Materials:

*This content is provided and published with permission by E-Bridge Pre-School 178A Rivervale Crescent

Movement Spinner

Objectives:

To get preschoolers to do the following:

Play independently and engage in different exercises using a movement spinner

How to Play:

Preschoolers will spin the exercise spinner and number spinner to find out how many times they will do a certain exercise. Repeat for more exercise fun!

How to Set Up:

Create two movement spinners. One spinner with the actions, the other with the numbers.
Place the movement spinners at the Active Play Corner for children to access

Materials Needed:

1. Card Stock (thicker, more durable paper)
2. Pin
3. Arrow/Paperclip
4. Spinner Template (download template here)

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