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By the end of this session the children will be able to note the role of a ‘Playground Leader’ and be able to describe what makes a good ‘Playground Leader’. The children will be able to note three key aspects of the ‘Fair Playground’ charter and note a new rule they as a group have developed. The children will be able to work in a group successfully under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
Large sheets of paper (A3 / flip chart)
Felt tips / colouring pencils
Fair Play Charter
Worksheet
What is a ‘Leader’? Teacher to introduce the scheme and the role and responsibilities of the ‘Playground Leader’.
Quiz Separate the class to small groups. Children to work in a group to list as many leaders as they can in two minutes. Think of political leaders, leaders in the school, sport captains, coaches etc.
What makes a good ‘Playground Leader’? Children to work in small groups to draw the perfect ‘Playground Leader’. Pupils to name their ‘Perfect Leader’ and introduce him/her to the rest of the class.
Draw the Perfect Leader Give each group a large piece of paper and felt tips / colouring pencils Children are not allowed to use any words on the drawing, they must draw the elements of the perfect ‘Playground Leader’. Examples Kind person = Big Smile A good listener = Big Ears Organised person = Bag of equipment Ask the pupils to explain the qualities of the leader they have drawn. As the group feedback, ask the children if they have these qualities? To extend the learning ask the pupils to evaluate their work as a group.
‘Fair Playground’ and the rules of the Playground Children to work groups to draw up a ‘Fair Playground’ charter for the school.
Fair Playground Charter Introduce the children to the ‘Fair Playground’ charter, and ask the children to work in small groups to discuss, and design a ‘Fair Playground’ charter for the school, to be applied at play/lunch time. To extend the learning the pupils could use a variety of mediums to draw up the charter, including ICT.
Complete the worksheet provided to summarise the lesson.
Children to work individually to draw and label the main characteristics of a good ‘Playground Leader’. Write down three important playground rules, and explain why these are important.
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Fair Playground Charter
To make sure the playground is a fun and safe environment there needs to be
some golden rules. The Fair Playground charter is a starting point for your
school to draw up rules for the playground.
The golden rules for a fun and safe playground are:
- Be kind to others.
- Play by the rules.
- Make sure everyone joins in.
- Play the game for fun.
- Make sure everyone safe.
What other rules can you think of to make your playground a fun and safe?
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Individual Worksheet Draw the perfect Playground Leader, and label what makes them a good leader.
What is the three most important Fair Playground rules?
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Why are these rules important?
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By the end of this session the children will develop a ‘Playground Leader’ job description, and complete an application form to be a ‘Playground Leader’. As a group a rota will created for the playground. The children will be able to create a fun game that would be suitable for the playground.
Basic equipment that is available at playtime
Application form
Activity Card template
Felt tips / colouring pencils
What is a good playground game?
Children to work in a group to name as many fun playground activities and games as they can.
What makes a good ‘Leader’?
Recap prior learning by noting what makes the perfect playground leader, and the ‘Fair Playground’ charter. Class to develop a job description for the ‘Playground Leaders’.
Make game activity. Children to work with a partner to plan and prepare a simple game that the children will enjoy playing during play time. Give each pair an opportunity to present their game to the rest of the group, and give ample opportunity to play their games. Children to return to classroom to design an activity card using the template provided To extend the learning task the children to take a photo / scan their new game. Email the activity card to [email protected] or mention @Conwy2012 in a Tweet, and the game will be shared as good practice with Playground Leaders in schools across the county.
Design a Rota Teacher to lead an activity to plan the playground structure for the term. One group of children to design and draw a rota for the pupils to be on the playground to lead simple games playtime / lunchtime. The other group of children to draw a map of the playground to identify suitable areas for different age groups to play during playtime / lunchtime.
Application form. Children to complete an application form noting why they would like to be a Playground Leader, noting the words that describes a good ‘Playground Leader’, and describing a game the children would enjoy on the playground.
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Playground Leaders Application Form
Name __________________________________________
Class teacher ______________________________________
Complete the sentence giving reasons why you would like to be a playground
leader.
I want to be a playground leader because _____________________
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Circle 5 words below that you think describe a good playground leader.
Organised Bossy Enthusiastic Helpful
Rude Reliable Happy Cheat Responsible
Bad mannered Keen Confident Unfair
Describe a game that you think the children would like to play on the
playground.
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