Strategic Thinking: Treasure Games
•Year 1
•Invasion Games
•Place in central treasure zone for main activities
Alternative: Soft balls, cones, hoops
Mark boundaries and treasure zones clearly
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Help identify defenders in group activities
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured tops
A player whose job is to stop attackers from scoring or taking treasure
A player who tries to score points or take treasure from the defenders
Gently touching another player to stop them in the game
A plan for how to play well and work together
Objects that attackers try to collect and defenders try to protect
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting treasure pieces, timing activities, measuring distances for zones, comparing scores between rounds
Understanding forces when tagging, how the body moves and changes direction, heart rate changes during activity
Spatial awareness, understanding boundaries and zones, using directional language
Teamwork and cooperation, honesty and fair play, leadership and following instructions, celebrating others' success
Move between groups to observe all students, stand where you can see the whole space
Watch for safe tagging, rule following, cooperation, and application of defending principles
Step in if play becomes too aggressive, students not following rules, or safety concerns arise
Always demonstrate with enthusiasm, use clear body language, involve students in demonstrations where safe
Minimum 20m x 30m clear space, multiple smaller zones for group work
Non-slip surface, free from debris, suitable for running and direction changes
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation route identified
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