Collaborating successfully when playing simple games
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can collaborate with others in my team to successfully compete in simple games.
Key learning points
- Move: developing accuracy in our movements will help increase our chances of success as a team.
- Think: making decisions as a team enables us to apply strategies that will help us to be successful in games.
- Feel: working as a team in games involves being honest and playing by the rules, even when we aren't winning.
- Connect: including all members of our team when making decisions demonstrates gratitude.
Keywords
Collaborating - working and connecting with others
Success - doing something well or reaching a goal you wanted to achieve
Compete: - playing, racing or performing against an opponent
Common misconception
Some pupils might think that teams are only successful if they score the most points or beat their opposition when they compete.
Competing successfully can be measured in different ways. Scoring the most points or goals is one measure. Including all team members, playing fairly or bringing positivity are all equally important ways of being successful when competing.
Teacher tip
As with all subjects, it is useful to focus on the fun and improvement that can be achieved in the process rather than the end result. Awarding high value points during a game for elements other than physical skills can help to reinforce the importance of all four threads of a healthy active life.
Equipment
100+ cones, 15+ tall cones, 10 foam tennis balls
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these phrases could you use to show a teammate you are grateful?
Q2.How can you improve the accuracy of your movements?
Q3.Which of these behaviours help teammates to collaborate?
Q4.Which of these characteristics are you demonstrating when you follow the rules of a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these behaviours could be celebrated as a success for a team?
Q2.What is the name for the person or team you are playing against?
Q3.Who might you collaborate with to make it difficult for your opponent?
Q4.Which of these behaviours would you expect to see when teams are competing?
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