Basic Games, Egg-and-Spoon Race, Sack Race and Other Activities for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
Previous Lesson: Basic movements like running, jumping, hopping, and skipping.
Topic: BASIC GAMES: EGG-AND-SPOON RACE, SACK RACE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Subject Matter: GAMES – Basic games: egg in a spoon race, sack race, blindfold and fill a basket, etc. Weekly focus: Basic Games: Egg-and-Spoon Race, Sack Race and Other Activities.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the names of basic games like egg-and-spoon race and sack race.
• State simple rules for participating in the games.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm and willingness to participate in group games.
• Listen and follow instructions during games.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate how to balance an egg on a spoon while walking.
• Demonstrate how to jump forward in a sack.
• Participate safely in simple blindfolded activities.

Social Domain

• Take turns and wait patiently during game activities.
• Play cooperatively with peers.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum resources

Instructional Materials

• Playground
• Hard-boiled eggs or plastic eggs
• Spoons (large, child-friendly)
• Sacks (clean, strong, appropriate size for children to jump in)
• Blindfolds (soft cloth strips)
• Baskets or buckets
• Small, soft, easy-to-handle items for filling (e.g., beanbags, soft balls, large blocks)
• Cones or markers to set up race tracks
• Whistle

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to basic games that enhance their physical coordination, balance, and motor skills. Participating in these activities also fosters social development, teaching children about teamwork, fair play, and following rules in a fun and engaging way.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously engaged in basic movements such as walking, running, jumping, and following simple instructions. They also have some experience playing with peers and taking turns.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Basic Games: Egg-and-Spoon Race, Sack Race and Other Activities

Basic games are fun activities where we move our bodies and play with our friends. They help us to be strong and healthy!

1. Egg-and-Spoon Race

This is a fun race where you try to balance an egg on a spoon while walking or running to a finish line. The goal is to not let the egg fall!

• How to play:
  1. Hold a spoon with an egg on it.
  2. Walk carefully without letting the egg drop.
  3. If the egg drops, pick it up and put it back on the spoon.
  4. Try to reach the finish line first!
• Skills: Helps with balance, concentration, and careful movement.

2. Sack Race

In a sack race, you step inside a sack and hold it up, then jump to the finish line!

• How to play:
  1. Step into a sack and pull it up to your waist.
  2. Hold the top of the sack with your hands.
  3. Jump with both feet together towards the finish line.
  4. Try to be the first to cross the line!
• Skills: Helps with jumping, coordination, and strength in your legs.

3. Blindfold and Fill a Basket

This game teaches us to trust our other senses and follow directions.

• How to play:
  1. A soft cloth is tied gently over your eyes so you cannot see.
  2. You listen to a friend or teacher’s voice to find small objects.
  3. You pick up the objects and put them into a basket.
• Skills: Helps with listening, following instructions, and spatial awareness.

Movement Rhyme: Fun Game Time!

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Balance the egg, don’t let it drop,
Walk so gently, hop, hop, hop.
Into the sack, now jump, jump, jump,
Fun with games, what a bump!
Blindfold on, listen well,
Find the objects, ring the bell!

Actions:

• “Balance the egg”: Pretend to hold a spoon with an egg and walk carefully.
• “Walk so gently, hop, hop, hop”: Walk slowly, then do three small hops.
• “Into the sack, now jump, jump, jump”: Pretend to step into a sack and do three big jumps.
• “Fun with games, what a bump!”: Clap hands and pat knees.
• “Blindfold on, listen well”: Pretend to put a blindfold on and cup hand to ear.
• “Find the objects, ring the bell!”: Pretend to pick up an object and then ring a bell.

How to use the rhyme: Sing this rhyme before starting each game or as a warm-up. Encourage pupils to do the actions as they sing.

Watch and Play Games!

Let’s watch a short video to see how other children play these fun games!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0S-gOqB6s0

Teacher: Focus pupils’ attention on the egg-and-spoon race and sack race segments of the video.

Key Words

• Game – A fun activity where people play together.
• Race – A competition to see who can finish first.
• Balance – Keeping steady so you don’t fall.
• Jump – Pushing off the ground with your feet to go up or forward.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Demonstrate holding a spoon with an “egg” (e.g., a stone or plastic egg) and walking carefully.
• Demonstrate stepping into a sack and jumping forward.
• Demonstrate how to gently tie a blindfold and how to listen for directions.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Imitation, Practical Activity, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and asks them about their favourite outdoor games. The teacher introduces the topic of “Basic Games” and explains that today they will learn and play some fun races.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and show excitement for the lesson.

Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and ready to learn about new games.

Step 2: Explanation and Demonstration (Egg-and-Spoon Race)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows the pupils a spoon and a hard-boiled egg (or plastic egg). The teacher explains the rules of the egg-and-spoon race, demonstrating how to hold the spoon and balance the egg while walking carefully to a marked finish line. The teacher emphasizes balance and careful movement.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration and listen to the rules. They may try to mimic the balancing action without an egg.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the concept and rules of the egg-and-spoon race.

Step 3: Guided Practice (Egg-and-Spoon Race)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Supervision

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides each pupil with a spoon and an egg. The teacher sets up a short, clear track on the playground. The teacher guides the pupils to practise walking with the egg on the spoon, offering encouragement and tips for balance. They can do a non-competitive practice run first.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils attempt to balance the egg on the spoon and walk. They practise individually or in small groups under supervision.

Learning Point: Pupils develop their balance and fine motor skills through practical application.

Step 4: Explanation and Demonstration (Sack Race)

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the sack race, showing the pupils a clean, appropriate-sized sack. The teacher demonstrates how to step into the sack, pull it up, hold it, and jump forward with both feet together. The teacher explains that the goal is to jump to the finish line without falling.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the demonstration, listening to the instructions and observing the jumping technique.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the mechanics and rules of the sack race.

Step 5: Guided Practice (Sack Race)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Supervision

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides sacks to pupils (or in small groups). The teacher helps pupils get into the sacks and guides them to practise jumping. The teacher ensures safety and provides encouragement, setting up a short, clear track for practice jumps.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils step into sacks and practise jumping forward, following the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils improve their gross motor skills and coordination through jumping in a sack.

Step 6: Explanation and Practice (Blindfold and Fill a Basket) & Rhyme Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Safety Instruction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Blindfold and Fill a Basket” game, explaining its purpose (listening, trust). The teacher demonstrates how to gently put on a blindfold and how to listen carefully for directions to find and pick up soft objects to put in a basket. The teacher emphasizes safety and a clear path. The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Fun Game Time!” rhyme, with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration, listen to safety instructions, and sing the rhyme with actions. A few pupils may try a very short, supervised blindfolded activity.

Learning Point: Pupils learn about listening skills and trust, and reinforce learning through song.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “What is the name of the race where you balance an egg on a spoon?”
2. “Show me how you would hold the spoon and egg.”
3. “What do you do in a sack race?”
4. “Show me how you jump in a sack.”
5. “Why do we need to listen carefully when we have a blindfold on?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Cool-down

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a short cool-down activity (e.g., gentle stretching or deep breaths). The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and good sportsmanship. The teacher reminds them that playing games is fun and good for their bodies.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the cool-down and reflect on the fun activities.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson feeling positive and understand the benefits of games.

Lesson Keywords

• Game – A fun activity where people play together.
• Race – A competition to see who can finish first.
• Balance – Keeping steady so you don’t fall.
• Jump – Pushing off the ground with your feet to go up or forward.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with balance, provide larger spoons or use beanbags/small balls instead of eggs. For sack race, allow a shorter distance or provide a wider sack. For blindfold activity, start with very clear, close directions and fewer objects.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly master the skills, encourage them to try a slightly longer distance for the races, or challenge them to walk faster while balancing the egg. For the blindfold game, they can try to identify objects by touch before placing them in the basket.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Prepare the playground area by clearing any obstacles and marking clear start and finish lines for the races. Ensure all materials (hard-boiled eggs/plastic eggs, spoons, sacks, blindfolds, baskets, soft objects) are ready and safe for use. Emphasize safety throughout the activities, especially during the sack race (to avoid collisions) and the blindfold game (to ensure a clear path and gentle blindfolding). Encourage all pupils to participate, focusing on effort and enjoyment rather than just winning. Observe pupils’ coordination, balance, and ability to follow instructions. Praise good sportsmanship and taking turns. Repeat the rhyme as often as needed to reinforce the lesson.