- Help the children select a play activity that they think could be improved or a problem that needs to be resolved, eg no one uses the climbing frame; there are not enough hoops to play with; the year 6 children do not like sharing the benches. In randomly mixed groups of four or five, the children observe what happens during break time. As a group, they then discuss what they observed and develop suggestions for improving the situation, such as by devising new instructions or rules or finding a new game or activity and writing instructions for it, eg a new game for the climbing frame, or the climbing frame is changed or removed; a rota is introduced for the hoops, or more hoops are bought; a discussion with year 6 children about sharing the benches, or a time limit is set on how long children can sit on the bench. They then try out their ideas with the rest of the class, possibly in a PE session, and record feedback from questions, eg Did you understand the instructions/rules/new game? Do you like the idea? Each group then shares its ideas and findings with the rest of the class. A secret ballot is held to decide on the best idea. This is then put to the school council to take forward.
- When the groups are happy with their idea or activity, they design an instruction card on the computer and print it out. The cards could be laminated and used as a playtime resource by the class or school.
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- make suggestions for dealing with a real-life issue, and cooperate with others in a group to reach a resolution
- give and receive constructive feedback in a structured situation
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