MINI-LESSON
Ask Thought Questions:
1) "Is it important to play by the rules? Why or why not?"
2) "Why do we have rules for games and activities?"
Model a Non-Example to Show the Importance of Playing by the Rules:
Playing either Heads Down/Seven Up or Red Light/Green Light show students how when rules are not played by, games become unfair and not fun (e.g. during Heads Down/Seven Up - have students "peak" after they get tapped in order to see who tapped them or during Red Light/Green Light - have students continue walking forward even after the leader calls "Red Light").
Ask students how they felt and what they thought about when the rules were not played by.
Model How To Play by the Rules:
Pick a game that you would like to play with the students. Tell them the name of the game (e.g. Blobb Tag). Ask them what kind of rules the game might need for it to be fair and fun (e.g. "When you are tagged, admit you were tagged and join the Blobb by holding hands"). Play the game. Ask students what they liked about the game and what it would have been like if someone didn't play by the rules.
Tell the students that when they are playing games on the playground, they need to decide before the game starts what kind of rules might be needed to make the game fair and fun. If they agree to the rules, they can begin playing. If they do not agree to the rules, they can try to compromise and if that does not work, they can find another game to play.
Materials Needed: None
Time: 15 Minutes
Key Vocabulary: Fair, Fun
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