Children's world is unique. He has his vocabulary, his own standards, his codes of honor and fun. These are signs of a magical land called the Game. This country is extremely happy, captivates children, fills with itself all the time and is a very important matter. Kids live and develop in the game. And not just kids. The game captivates everyone with its attractive romance, magic and originality. It is believed that every generation is fond of their games. And it is true. Time changes, culture changes, game changes. Today, a new direction has formed, called "Intellectual game for children."
These games help talented, unusually erudite children to open up, for whom science, new knowledge, and a variety of creativity are of paramount importance. Unlike scientific conferences, various olympiads and electives, the 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. They are pleased to participate in adolescents, students. And even adults, interested in the game, are happy to join the players.
Intellectual game in the camp
The proper organization of rest is of great importance. Mental stress, the cold season greatly deplete 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 correctly organize the process of creative self-realization, enrichment with additional knowledge. Such games are creative activities in which children demonstrate their understanding of life, reveal thoughts, aspirations, and sometimes feelings.
Game examples
"The difficult answer"
One of the children (the chosen leader) asks very simple questions, implying the answers “Yes”, “No”. The remaining participants in the game should give an answer, while using the words "Yes", "No" is strictly prohibited.
"Dispute"
All children are divided into two teams. Counselor or educator reveals a specific topic to children. The first team must argue, trying to prove the known facts, and the second - on the contrary, must find the facts to prove the opposite side.
“Make a proverb”
Children are given leaflets with two words written. From these words you need to make a proverb. For example, the words: light - darkness. The child who first correctly voices the famous proverb wins.
Intellectual game scenario
All children love fairy tales. That is why in Soviet times, all camps held a competition for the best theatrical performance of famous fairy tales. Today's children do not really like to participate in such performances. Therefore, an intellectual game for children, which includes many different tales, will be very useful.
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. The last letter of this tale should be called a new one. The action takes place in a circle. A team that does not select the necessary name for a fairy tale within 5 seconds is eliminated.
Competition 2
It is necessary to come up with a laudatory ode to any fairy-tale character. All teams are given prepared rhymes:
jackdaw - stick
sock - sand.
Competition 3
To think over and dramatize a meeting of three completely different characters. For example, such as:
- The Little Humpbacked Horse, Aladdin, Baba Yaga.
- The Little Mermaid, Old Man-Hottabych, Winnie the Pooh.
- Serpent 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 the audience guesses its name. Tales options:
- "Teremok", "Turnip", "Ryaba Chicken", "Gingerbread Man".
Competition 5
To think over and dramatize a small fairy tale-story, in which three magic objects will be applied: self-assembled tablecloth, airplane carpet, magic mirror.
Competition 6
Theatricalize the famous fairy tale "Three Little Pigs" in the national style. You can use the 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 a scenario of an intellectual game can be supplemented with contests if children enter into excitement. To do this, you need to pre-prepare several additional contests. At the end, of course, the result is summed up, and the winners are awarded - like the best storytellers.
Mind Games Club
There is some annoying stereotype in the world - creative development is aimed at the development of young children or younger students. Often in schools and camps carefully selected intellectual games for younger students. But adolescents and high school students also need to develop creativity and creativity. That is why invite older children to create an intellectual games club. Interest them not only with the games themselves, but also with planning work with younger children.
A few games that will appeal to high school students are offered to your attention.
Games for older children
Theater of Abbreviations
The game requires great acting.
One of the players goes out the door. The rest come up with a word. The letters of this word are distributed among the playing children. Each letter characterizes the type of behavior. For example, “z” is envy, “o” is mischief. When the leader enters the room, the players must show him the mime. It is necessary to determine what character trait is shown to him, and from the letters received to add the correct word.
"Ocean is shaking"
All players come up with one word and in order of priority call them out loud. The player enclosing 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 coherently include all the words the players said. The player whose word was spoken must get out of the chain and move away from his place. The narrator needs to confuse the players with his narrative. For example, for a long time do not pronounce any of the words of the players, and then name a few words at once. The story should end with the phrase "the sea is worried." This phrase is a signal by which all players seek to return to their places. One who does not have time, becomes a storyteller.
Try to diversify children's activities as much as possible. Pick up interesting quizzes, contests. Remember that an intellectual game for children is a game that contributes to the excellent development of imagination, the combinatorial function of intelligence, flexibility, and associative thinking.