ALMOST INFINITE CIRCLE
CATEGORY: COOPERATIVE GAMES
SOURCE: www.mrgym.com
GRADE LEVEL: 3-6
ACTIVITY LEVEL: LOW
EQUIPMENT: ROPES
FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES:
-LOCOMOTOR
-MANIPULATION
PROGRESSIONS OF LEARNING:
-COMPETENCY 1: Moving about an area with and without obstacles/ object manipulation
-COMPETENCY 2: Synchronizes his/her movements or actions with partner(s)/ cooperates with partner(s) while performing movements or actions in the right place at the right time
TACTICS:
-Work as a team to find a solution to untie the rope
-Communicate during the game
-Separate yourself from your partner faster than the other teams
FORMATION: Several teams of 2 players are formed. Each player is having a rope. Teams take place in the playing area and they listen to the commands of the teacher before starting the game.
DESCRIPTION OF PLAY:
-The goal of the separate yourself from your teammate before any other team
-All players must hold the rope with their 2 hands and need to hold the rope at all time during the game. No one can let the rope drop and take it back after.
-LAYER 1: Show the children how to play the game and explain different technique
-LAYER 2: Play the game with a simple twist in pair of 2
-LAYER 3: Play the game with several twists in pairs of 2
-LAYER 4: Let the children do their own twist and then try to separate themselves from each others
-LAYER 5: Play the same game in team of 4-5 players
MODIFICATIONS:
-Use different length of rope
-Change the number of players or the time allowed separating yourself from each other
SAFETY:
-Stay away from the walls
-Students should work slowly and safely with the ropes
CATEGORY: COOPERATIVE GAMES
SOURCE: www.mrgym.com
GRADE LEVEL: 3-6
ACTIVITY LEVEL: LOW
EQUIPMENT: ROPES
FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES:
-LOCOMOTOR
-MANIPULATION
PROGRESSIONS OF LEARNING:
-COMPETENCY 1: Moving about an area with and without obstacles/ object manipulation
-COMPETENCY 2: Synchronizes his/her movements or actions with partner(s)/ cooperates with partner(s) while performing movements or actions in the right place at the right time
TACTICS:
-Work as a team to find a solution to untie the rope
-Communicate during the game
-Separate yourself from your partner faster than the other teams
FORMATION: Several teams of 2 players are formed. Each player is having a rope. Teams take place in the playing area and they listen to the commands of the teacher before starting the game.
DESCRIPTION OF PLAY:
-The goal of the separate yourself from your teammate before any other team
-All players must hold the rope with their 2 hands and need to hold the rope at all time during the game. No one can let the rope drop and take it back after.
-LAYER 1: Show the children how to play the game and explain different technique
-LAYER 2: Play the game with a simple twist in pair of 2
-LAYER 3: Play the game with several twists in pairs of 2
-LAYER 4: Let the children do their own twist and then try to separate themselves from each others
-LAYER 5: Play the same game in team of 4-5 players
MODIFICATIONS:
-Use different length of rope
-Change the number of players or the time allowed separating yourself from each other
SAFETY:
-Stay away from the walls
-Students should work slowly and safely with the ropes
