Week 9: Games – Traditional / Local Games (Part 1)
💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide
- Subject: Physical and Health Education / Basic Science
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: First Term, Week 9
- Duration: 40 Minutes
- Instructional Materials: Playground chalk, marker stones/tokens, safe hiding grounds.
- Textbook Guide: Refer to "Indigenous and Local Nigerian Games".
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain games as fun physical activities guided by rules.
- Identify popular Nigerian traditional games (Suwe, Catcher, Hide and Seek/Oga).
- State key rules for playing Suwe and Tag.
- Demonstrate sportsmanship, turn-taking, and fair play in group games.
Presentation Steps
- Introduction: Discuss traditional local games pupils play at home or in the neighborhood.
- Game Explanations & Rules:
- Suwe (Hopscotch): Drawing numbered grid boxes, tossing a token, hopping without stepping on lines.
- Catcher (Tag): Designated tagger chases others; tagged players become the new tagger.
- Hide and Seek (Oga): One seeker counts while others hide in safe spots.
- Values Focus: Emphasize taking turns, waiting patiently, and playing fairly without cheating.
- Practical Activity: Divide the class into small groups to set up Suwe grids and play Catcher on the playground.
📝 Short Board Note for Pupils
WEEK 9 (FIRST TERM)
TOPIC: TRADITIONAL & LOCAL GAMES (PART 1)
1. Games are activities played for fun with clear rules to follow.
2. Popular Nigerian Local Games:
- Suwe (Hopscotch): Hopping in chalk squares using a marker token.
- Catcher (Tag): One player chases and touches others.
- Hide and Seek (Oga): Hiding while one seeker tries to find everyone.
3. Fair Play: Always take turns, share materials, and follow game rules.
Evaluation & Assessment
- Name two Nigerian traditional games you like to play.
- State one rule of playing Suwe.
- Why is taking turns important when playing games?
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