In our small group our plan was to work with children of the age of 6. This was due to wanting to be able to incorporate games that they could fully embrace and so they could ignite their imagination. Our task was to create a 30 minute workshop, including both warm-up and cool-down, teaching our required age group.
We separated and spent time brainstorming ideas, we each created a mind map with variations of ideas and intentions.
The main aim for our workshop is to work with memory, coordination, emotion and imagination. These will be explored through a range of activities and games suitable for participants of the age of 6.
The activities we chose and why are as follows:
- For the warm-up we decided on 2 name games. This will be to work with memory and to create a sense of trust around the group.
- Our next activity is a game called ‘Bean game’. This a physical memory game. The beans have different variations: ‘runner bean’, ‘string bean’ etc.
- The third activity is a ‘Movement – Feeling’ game. This activity will determine how everyone is feeling and so the other members of the group will understand too. It will also give the practitioner a chance to recognize everyone’s personality and to be able to work with them throughout the rest of the session.
- The fourth activity is a game called ‘Fruit Salad’. This activity will be to work with both memory and their developmental systems.
- Our cool-down is a game called ‘Storm Story’. It will end with the storm becoming calm along with the children, we will end the session laying down in a calm environment.
My final lesson plan:
