Playground Time
Hello Everyone,
One of the things we need to work on as a MACC group is how we choose to spend our playground time at recess and lunch. Ms. D has noticed that when we all have activities to do, we have less conflicts; however, when we aren’t occupied with something to do, issues can come up.
Our class had a discussion today about playground time. People indicated things come up when waiting for the zipline, which is one of our favourite playground equipment options, because there are just too many people waiting for a turn. Others said that conflicts come up during group games, because some people are being excluded. Again, we all could agree that more is needed TO DO on the playground, so that our time is organized and fun.
So, everyone brainstormed some ideas of things to do. Ms. D asked everyone to take ACTION on this CONUNDRUM by doing some research and finding games or activities that would be fun to do. If equipment is needed, we can look at that. If something is needed from the school, then maybe we can make a school proposal. So, here are some of the ideas presented (game names and/or activities):
- Eagle Tag
- Sausage
- Mother May I
- Blob Tag
- Foosball Tournament
- Thumb ball (using the thumb ball from Ms. D)
- Skittles
- YEET
- Four Square
- Continuity Ball
- Shadow Tag It
- Kick Ball
- Spud
- Kick the Can
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Skipping Ropes
- Scavenger Hunt
- Red Rover
- Nature Crafts
For your thinking this weekend, please add games we can play. Add a name of a game and explanation and/or an internet link that explains the game or activity to the discussion comments below.