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Morgan
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Marshfield, Wisconsin
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How do teachers plan activities for the kids without boring the kids?
I’m in future teacher internship, and I’m trying to figure out how the teacher plans the activity that kids are going to enjoy and not get bored of it.
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Morgan. Younger children usually need activities that let them move, touch objects, or play, while older kids may enjoy group projects or problem-solving tasks.
An important strategy is building variety into lessons. Kids get bored quickly when activities feel the same every day, so you should try to mix things up. This might mean switching between whole-group lessons, partner work, hands-on activities, drawing, discussions, games, or short videos. Even during one activity, you might use different materials, such as pictures or simple technology tools. The goal isn't to make everything fancy, but to give students different ways to join in and stay active.
You should also think about making activities meaningful, because students pay more attention when an activity connects to something they care about or can relate to. Many teachers start with a question, a story, or a quick demonstration to spark interest.
Flexibility is also important. Even the best-planned activity may not work perfectly for every group of students. Good teachers watch their students closely during lessons. If they see kids losing focus, they may change the pace, add movement, shorten the activity, or switch to something new.
An important strategy is building variety into lessons. Kids get bored quickly when activities feel the same every day, so you should try to mix things up. This might mean switching between whole-group lessons, partner work, hands-on activities, drawing, discussions, games, or short videos. Even during one activity, you might use different materials, such as pictures or simple technology tools. The goal isn't to make everything fancy, but to give students different ways to join in and stay active.
You should also think about making activities meaningful, because students pay more attention when an activity connects to something they care about or can relate to. Many teachers start with a question, a story, or a quick demonstration to spark interest.
Flexibility is also important. Even the best-planned activity may not work perfectly for every group of students. Good teachers watch their students closely during lessons. If they see kids losing focus, they may change the pace, add movement, shorten the activity, or switch to something new.