Children explore ways to improve their game-playing skills through practice, following rules, and developing good sportsmanship. They learn about perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of having fun while playing games.
How can I get better at playing games?
Daily schedule and activities
Morning Circle: Discuss how practice helps us get better at games
Read 'Froggy Plays T-ball' by Jonathan London
Graph results of skill practice (e.g., bean bag tosses) over multiple attempts
Practice simple game skills and track improvement
Observe students' understanding of how practice leads to improvement and their persistence when practicing skills.
Students rotate through stations practicing different game skills (throwing, catching, balancing, etc.), tracking their progress over multiple attempts.
Duration
40 minutes
Materials
Learning Areas
Students sort picture cards showing examples of good and poor sportsmanship, discussing why each behavior belongs in that category.
Duration
25 minutes
Materials
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Students attempt increasingly difficult game challenges, using growth mindset language and strategies when faced with obstacles.
Duration
30 minutes
Materials
Learning Areas
Students demonstrate a game skill they've improved at, explaining how they practiced and what strategies helped them get better.
Duration
35 minutes
Materials
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Send home a family activity sheet encouraging families to practice a game skill together and celebrate improvement. Include a simple chart for tracking progress and reflection questions about perseverance and growth.
