Original Game of Musical Chairs
Musical chairs is a game in which chairs are arranged in a circle with one less chair than people who are playing (e.g. 5 chairs and 6 people). The game starts with the people walking around the chairs while the music is playing. When the music stops, the people hurry and try to sit in a chair before all the chairs are taken. The person who didn't sit in a chair is out, and one chair is taken out of the circle for the next round.
Musical Chairs with a Twist!
Although the original musical chairs is a blast, my children and I like to play musical chairs with a twist, a game we made up! Musical chairs with a twist is played the same way as musical chairs but one change.
The person who didn't sit on a chair fast enough must answer a question, get the right answer, and then he or she can be back in the game.
The adult running the music will ask the child the question. (The questions can be about anything.) Here is a sample list of questions:
Music history questions: Name a composer from the Baroque Era.
Biology questions: Name the parts of a cell.
History questions: Who was the 4th president of the United States of America?
Music listening questions: Who sang the song we just listened to?
Enjoy playing musical chairs with a twist!
Musical chairs is a game in which chairs are arranged in a circle with one less chair than people who are playing (e.g. 5 chairs and 6 people). The game starts with the people walking around the chairs while the music is playing. When the music stops, the people hurry and try to sit in a chair before all the chairs are taken. The person who didn't sit in a chair is out, and one chair is taken out of the circle for the next round.
Musical Chairs with a Twist!
Although the original musical chairs is a blast, my children and I like to play musical chairs with a twist, a game we made up! Musical chairs with a twist is played the same way as musical chairs but one change.
The person who didn't sit on a chair fast enough must answer a question, get the right answer, and then he or she can be back in the game.The adult running the music will ask the child the question. (The questions can be about anything.) Here is a sample list of questions:
Music history questions: Name a composer from the Baroque Era.
Biology questions: Name the parts of a cell.
History questions: Who was the 4th president of the United States of America?
Music listening questions: Who sang the song we just listened to?
Enjoy playing musical chairs with a twist!
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fun concept and twist on the game. However, as an adult, I'm not sure I'd get those answers correctly, let alone my kids. I'd have to ask things like "who does Curious George live with?" ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI like this idea though. Adds something new to an old game
Oooo, I like this one! Well, I have liked all of your suggestions but I really like this one! :-)
ReplyDeletethis is too cute! I might have to include this at my month to host our preschool homeschooling co-op. Of course the questions will be easier, but sounds like so much fun! :) Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to incorporate learning into a fun game!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spin on a classic game. I will have to remember that for when my kids are old enough for that game.
ReplyDeletei'M REALLY liking this twist. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love it! That is a really neat way to make the game more of a teachable activity.
ReplyDeletePerfect for reinforcing a family home evening discussion.
ReplyDeletelove musical chars with a twist!!
ReplyDeletemaybe it's the teacher in me :)
That's a cool way to change up the game! I remember playing that as a kid. So fun!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good pop quiz game when my home schooled troops are restless.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved playing musical chairs and I think that's a great idea to keep things balanced physically and intellectually. Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, and it's wonderful! I love all of your ideas! This one will be great anytime, but especially in the dead of winter when we're stuck inside looking for something fun to do. thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the new twist idea! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteoh I am likin' the twist! Excellente!
ReplyDeleteYea the comment from ALaskachick was from me sorry. My sister was still signed in under her email when I got on to blog :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! I know my little ones will love it as well!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I know my kids would love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! My daughter loves this game!
ReplyDeleteoh, fun, great idea!
ReplyDeleteI like it! :)
ReplyDeleteIn principle, a good happen, support the views of the author
ReplyDeleteI think these are good and playful changes. I am looking for one that my family played a couple of years ago. It was with Adults and children (teens). The penalty was you had to put on a piece of clothing. Maybe a male relative with a bra over his shirt, a female with a pair of over sized boxers and so on. Any ideal of the game or how I might locate it and the instructions to playing it?
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