Book Week / Musical Spots Book Walk
Musical Spots Book Walk
Children walk around numbered spots to music and, when it stops, a number is drawn; the child on that spot chooses a book to keep.
How to run it
- Place numbered spots in a circle on the floor.
- Play music while children walk around the spots.
- Stop the music and children stand on a spot.
- Draw a number; the child on that spot chooses a book.
- Keep playing until everyone has a book or a turn.
You will need
- numbered spots
- music
- donated books
Make it easier or harderMake sure every child receives a book; older children can draw the numbers.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children build a love of reading in an inclusive, playful game.
Fits these theme days
More like this
After School Quick STEM · Games Day · Board Games Day +2
Number Card Maths Game
Children use a deck of coloured number cards to play quick adding and multiplying games, turning maths practice into friendly competition.
All About Australia Day · Birthday for Everyone Day · Cooking Day +2Fairy Bread Making
Children butter bread and shake on colourful sprinkles to make a classic Australian party treat, practising simple food preparation skills.
Around the World Day · Harmony Day · Games Day +2Playground Games From Many Countries
Children learn and play traditional games from other countries, such as stone-counting board games and team tag games, and compare them with games they know.
Art Attack Day · Budding Artists · Graffiti and Street Art +3Whole-Group Collaborative Mural
Everyone adds their own section to a large mural on a shared theme, creating one artwork that reflects the whole group.