Barrier Game: Clothes

 

A few weeks ago I talked to you about the Barrier Games, which are very fun games that can be used to exercise children’s understanding, use of language, and social skills.

 

I showed you how to play, and some blog posts later i also shared a practical example of a Barrier Game for free (see here Sea Animals Barrier Game).

 

Today, with the back to school so close, I decided to share another Barrier game version, that you can download for free by contacting me here!

 

Let’s find out how to play!

 

This game in the PDF version contains two Barrier Games that you can use with your child. Both were created with the theme of “Clothes”, and contain a table with 9 different clothes.

One of these versions is a colour-in version, and is considered the simpler version, suitable for younger children.

The second version is in the coloured version, and introduces more complex concepts, so it is possible to use it with older children.

 

How do I choose which one to use?

 

You can use both, but I advise you to use one that is not too difficult for your child to avoid the risk of demotivating him / her.

 

Use the color-in version if your child knows:

  • Colors
  • The name of some of the clothes

 

 

Use the already colored version if your child knows:

  • Geometric shapes
  • Prepositions
  • The names of some of the clothes

 

What do I do if my child does not know one or more of the concepts needed to play the Clothes Barrier Game?

 

Through this resource, you can teach your child the concepts they don’t know, before they play the real Barrier Game.

 

For example, if your child does not know all the names of the clothes represented, you can teach them by pointing to the pictures, showing your clothes and saying their name.

 

Then you could color with them by saying the name of the color you are using and the name of the clothes you are coloring.

 

As for the shapes, you could draw the various shapes for them and teach them their names.

 

For prepositions, try teaching them with practical examples, for example teaching them the word “Under” by putting a pen under something, “Above” by putting it on top of something and so on.

 

Once your child has mastered the concepts needed to play the Barrier Game, it is possible to consolidate the knowledge just by playing!

 

Color-in Version

 

Here is the version of the Barrier Game themed Clothes to color (I suggest you download it in PDF version by contacting me so you can print it)

 

Before you begin: advice for parents

 

  • Download the PDF and print two copies of the table with the clothes to color and a copy of the “Instruction List”.
  • Get the same colored markers for you and your child (the necessary colors are listed in the instruction list).
  • Place a barrier (an open book, a whiteboard, etc.) between your paper and your child’s paper.
  • Read the instructions in the instruction list to your child, you both have to do them, and after you finish each instruction, lift the sheet or remove the barrier to check if you have done the same thing.
  • In case your child has made a mistake, repeat the instruction and explain again what they should have done (please note – always in a cheerful and playful way)
    • For example, if they color the T-shirt yellow instead of red, repeat the instruction, ask them what color he/she colored it and show him which color they should have used.
  • It is not necessary to follow all 10 instructions, which are just an idea.
  • Take turns your child, the first turn you read the instruction from the list and you both do it, the next turn your child can invent an instruction and you both have to follow what he/she says.

INSTRUCTION LIST:

1 Color the long pants blue;
2 Color the pom-pon of the hat red;
3 Color the dress yellow and black;
4. Color the shorts from see;
5 Color the socks blue and yellow;
6 Color the sun on the short-sleeved shirt in orange;
7 Color the skirt pink;
8 Color the shoes brown and the soles of the shoes black;
9 Color the sleeves of the long-sleeved shirt with purple and the shirt with blue;
10 Color the hat orange.

 

 

Colored version

 

Here is the color version of the Clothes Barrier Game (I suggest you download it in PDF version by contacting me here so you can print it)

 

Before you begin: advice for parents

 

  • Download the PDF and print two copies of the colored chart with animals and one copy of the “Instruction List”.
  • Get two pencils and two erasers, one for you and one for your child.
  • Place a barrier (an open book, a whiteboard, etc.) between your paper and your child’s paper.
  • Read the instructions in the instruction list to your child, you both have to do them, and after you finish each instruction, lift the sheet or remove the barrier to check if you have done the same thing.
  • In case your child has made a mistake, repeat the instruction and explain again what they should have done (please note – always in a cheerful and playful way)
    • For example, if they draw a line above the skirt instead of below, repeat the instruction, show them what below means and have them try again.
  • It is not necessary to follow all 10 instructions, which are just an idea.
  • Take turns your child, the first turn you read the instruction from the list and you both do it, the next turn your child can invent an instruction and you both have to follow what he/she says.

INSTRUCTION LIST:

1 Draw a circle around the shoes;
2 Draw a triangle under the dress;
3 Draw a square between the shorts and the socks;
4 Draw a line under the short-sleeved shirt;
5 Draw a heart above the skirt;
6 Write your name on the side of the long-sleeved shirt;
7 Draw a sun between the long pants and the dress;
8 Draw a square around the socks;
9 Draw a square around the hat and a circle under the skirt;
10 Draw a line next to the long pants and a smiley face on top of the short shorts.

 

Here is the Dress Barrier Game for you!

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