TARGET GAMES
D I S C U S S I O N What are target games? Target games are activities in which children send an object towards a target. Some target games might also involve avoiding different obstacles, blocking the opposition’s thrown object or defending.
D I S C U S S I O N What are the values displayed in playing target games? Target games will also teach your little learners a wide variety of values, such as:
D I S C U S S I O N Teamwork - In order to win in some target games, children will have to learn how to cooperate. Discipline - Just like any other game, target games have rules, and respecting them will underline the importance of discipline.
D I S C U S S I O N Confidence - Anyone can become good at any game with practice, so just by playing target games, children will start to believe more in themselves and the fact that they can make it.
D I S C U S S I O N Patience - On the same note, children will learn that skills are learned through practice and that practice takes time. Success won’t come overnight!
D I S C U S S I O N Decision-Making - Children will learn the ability to think fast and make a decision about what they want to do next in the game. This can be a first step in learning how to make decisions easier.
D I S C U S S I O N TRANSFERABLE SKILLS THAT ARE COMMON TO TARGET GAMES ARE: ● Players must be able to demonstrate hand-eye, and ● foot-eye accuracy ● Players aim and shoot/throw/roll/etc. for a goal target
D I S C U S S I O N ● Players utilize the synchronization of numerous body ● parts when releasing the object used in the game ● Both gross and fine motor skills are used to alter the flight/path of the released object