Place an item in your mystery box and have the children try and guess what it inside. Choosing an item that ties in with what the children are currently learning about makes this game more relevant. Ask the children to guess, and after a few responses start to guide them by asking them simple questions such as "do you think it's big or small?" and begin to narrow it down. Allow a certain amount of time for this game and at the end show the children the item.
For this game you'll need an ice cube tray. Number each compartment of the tray using a permanent marker and provide some M&Ms or some jelly beans (the children will want to eat them so alternatively you could provide beads or buttons) The object is for the children to put the right number of objects the corresponding compartment. Alternatively, they can sort by color, or shape, if using buttons.
Print out pictures of animals. Have the children sit in front of you and the object is to get them on their feet and mimicking the sounds and movements of each animal you show them. This game gets the children active and causes them to think about their own interpretation of that particular animal. This is a humane education lesson that will also help teach children about animals as you discuss any myths or facts about each animal.
For this activity you'll need a plastic bottle, a bowl of marbles and three piles of cards of numbers one to six. One pile should be numerals (4, 5); the second pile has numbers in dot form (five dots for five); and the third pile should be written out (six). The object is for the children to turn over cards from each pile and put the corresponding number of marbles into the bottle. This will help develop math skills as well as co-ordination. Because this game involves marbles make sure you supervise the children closely.