Wilson 'Play is the Way'

Tap Tap

This game is a laboratory of information about individual and group behaviour.

It is an ideal game to observe  and help students understand the motives behind their actions and guide them towards a deeper understanding of self and others.

Tap Tap is challenging, but can be a great deal of fun.

In groups of 5, children stand in a small circle and must tap a soft ball into the air as many times as possible. When the ball hits the ground, the game is over. The team with the most taps wins. Because you are not allowed to double tap or only tap the ball between two people it creates a hectic environment where teamwork and support are required for success.

All or Nothing

This game really tests the resilience and perseverance of individuals and teams.

The price of making mistakes in ‘All or Nothing’ is high and the fortunes of a team can change dramatically in an instant. These dramatic changes cause emotions to run high, requiring self-awareness and self-control.

The ability to bounce back from failure is constantly called upon, as is the capacity to hang in there and concentrate fully.

Students must try to throw a beanbag into a basket within a hoop and can only move their basket on to the next hoop when they’ve successfully got  it in the previous basket. They then throw the beanbag to the next person. If they drop it, the basket goes back to the start.