Team Strategy Play
Pre-primary
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Opening Procedure (5-7 minutes)
PEP-UP: Hula Hoop Pass (3 min)
1. Teams stand in a line.
2. They take the hula hoop and put it over their heads till their legs and pass it to the next person to do the same.
3. Do one practice round and then time the children.
NORMS (30 seconds):
1. Cheer your team.
2. Wait for your turn.
3. Be kind to the other team.
4. Be kind to the games.
More Pep-up Options
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Session Name
Together We Win
Age Group
Ages 3-5
Session Intention
Children play simple team games with a shared goal and cheer each other on.
Materials Needed
• Plastic Bowling Set (2)
• Ring Toss Junior (2)
• Hula Hoop (4)
• Pyramid Rings (2)
• Cover the Shadow (1)
Classroom Arrangement
1. Form teams of 4-6 by counting children off.
2. Set up Bowling or Ring Toss in clear areas between benches or front of the room.
3. Children stay seated near the play area and come up for their turn.
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Play Time (~25-28 minutes)
THE GAMES (run as whole-class team games):
1. GAME 1 - Team Bowling: Each member takes one turn. Add up the total pins each team drops.
2. GAME 2 - Ring Toss: Teams take turns throwing. Count total rings landed.
3. GAME 3 - Hula Hoop Circle Race: Teams stand in a circle and hold the hula hoop with their heads. They go from the start line to the end line without dropping the hula hoop.
4. Game 4 - Pyramid ring relay: The rings are kept on one side and the holder on the other side. Players run one by one to get the rings and stack them.
5. Keep score on the board after every turn.
YOUR ROLE DURING PLAY:
1. Cheer all teams, especially the ones behind.
2. Make sure every child gets a turn before the round ends.
STEP IN WHEN NEEDED:
1. A child is left out - slow the game down so they get their turn.
2. Argument over who goes first - Rock Paper Scissors decides.
What You May Notice
1. Young children in teams are still figuring out what team means. They will often play as individuals within the team structure.
2. Expect excitement, shouting, and celebrating. That is the session working.
3. Some children may not want to compete. Pair them with an encouraging partner.
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Closing (~3-5 minutes)
1. Count the final scores together.
2. Announce totals. All teams played hard. Let's clap for everyone!
3. Ask children to pack up all the games properly.
4. End by asking children - What was their favourite moment today?
Try Next Time
1. Change team compositions and play the same games.
2. Let teams choose their own cheer before the game starts.
3. Add a new game to the rotation.
4. Let children decide how to keep score.