Fly to the Nest: Colored Feathers

The children fly like birds and carry feathers of the color the teacher calls, one at a time, to the nest. It builds varied movement, attention, and color recognition.

How to play

1. We scatter colored feathers on the floor and place four hoop nests in the corners (1 min).
2. We are birds: we fly with our arms all over the playground among the feathers (1 min).
3. The teacher calls a color: each bird picks up one feather of that color and flies it to a nest (2 min).
4. We change the color and the way we fly: hopping, on tiptoe, very low (2 min).
5. All the birds land in a nest and rest with their wings folded (1 min).

Rules

• I carry one feather at a time.
• I only pick feathers of the color the teacher says.
• I fly without bumping other birds.
• Feathers don't go in my mouth.

Variations

Adaptations

• Motor-impaired: picks feathers from a tray at their height and carries them on their lap.
• Hearing impairment: the teacher holds up a feather of the color instead of only saying it.
• Color blindness or low vision: big feathers with high-contrast colors; any feather counts.

Learning goals

• Recognize colors while moving.
• Vary the way of moving around.
• Bend down and stand up with control.

Equipment for a class of 25

• plumas de colores: 60
• aros: 4

Teacher tip

On a windy day, weigh the feather tips with a bit of play dough or play in a sheltered corner. Remind them it's one feather at a time, or some kids will hoard.

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