Question

Encourage the students to innovate and create new games using available props based on different movements. Focus on the habit of following the rules while playing. Pay attention to safety while playing. Use the book 'Small Games' published by Textbook Bureau (Balbharati), Pune to get more information.

Answer 1

1. Analyze Existing Games: From the image, games like Catching the Ball or Dog and the Bone involve simple, familiar rules. Encourage students to observe the structure of these games What is the goal (e.g., scoring points, eliminating opponents).
2. Modify or Combine Rules: Suggest that students take elements from two or more games and combine them to form something unique. Example: Combine tug-of-war and stick polo by incorporating a rule requiring players to pass the stick while tugging the rope.
3. Invent a New Prop-Based Game: Encourage them to use creative props. Use a ball to create a new variation of Hitting the Ball but with obstacles to increase difficulty. Use cones or markers for designing a challenging relay race.
4. Set Clear Rules: Encourage students to create simple, fair rules to ensure everyone understands how to play. Focus on:
   • The number of players
   • How to win
   • Boundaries and safety rules
5. Prioritize Safety: Ensure students understand that safety is crucial:
   1. Wear proper footwear to prevent slipping.
   2. Choose an open, hazard-free area to play.
   3. Avoid using props that could cause injury.
6. Sample Game Ideas for Innovation:
   1. Cone Dash: Cones and a small ball
      1. Objective: Players dash between cones, collecting and balancing the ball on a small tray.
      2. Rules:
         • Each player needs to finish a course without losing the ball.
         • Time each player's run to determine the winner.
   2. Tug and Tag: Rope and ribbons
      1. Objective: A mix of Tug-of-War and tag. Teams pull the rope, and if one team loses, the other team must chase and tag them before they reach a safe zone.
      2. Rules:

         • A safe zone is marked at both ends.

         • The losing team must run to their safe zone without being tagged.

Why Follow Rules While Playing?

• Discipline: Rules keep the game structured and fair.
• Teamwork: Following rules fosters collaboration and mutual respect.
• Conflict Resolution: Clear rules prevent arguments during the game.