Rhys:
Hi, I'm Rhys.
Joe:
And I'm Joe and playing games is a great way to connect with each other. Are you ready to connect?
Rhys:
Brilliant. Well, let's all play a game of rock paper scissors and link up with lots of different people in the class. But in this game, we're gonna supersize it.
Joe:
That sounds good. It's important that we know we are all different but we are all valued and this game will require us to work with each other and be patient with each other.
Rhys:
Firstly, let's supersize the actions.
Bounce on the spot as we count to three like this - one, two, three - and this will help us keep in time with each other.
Joe:
Yes. Now, let's do that together everyone and one, two, three.
Rhys:
Brilliant, now after three bounces, can you show me a shape like this? Rock.
Joe:
Nice rock. Ready? Let's put it all together and one, two, three, rock.
Good rocks. Amazing rocks everyone.
Rhys:
Now for scissors, can you show me this shape?
Joe:
Okay ready? We're going to count to three again and one, two, three, scissors.
Rhys:
Excellent, now for paper can you show me this action?
Joe:
That's a good one. Okay ready to bounce again? And one, two, three, paper.
Rhys:
Fantastic. Right, very calmly and only walking, you're going to travel around the classroom to connect with as many people in your class as you can.
When you meet someone, smile, start your count of three together, bouncing on the spot just like we practiced and then show your choice of action - rock, paper or scissors like this.
Hi Joe, let's bounce.
One, two, three, paper, rock, good.
Joe:
Alright, well, if your actions match then you can move on to a new person, but if they don't match like we didn'tthen just go again.
The idea is to basically keep going until you and your partner match the same action.
Rhys:
And once you match move to connect with a new person, you've got 30 seconds to see how many people you can connect with.
Ready, go!
Joe:
Okay, they're off.
Rhys:
They are off.
Joe:
All right, already a few matches.
Rhys:
I know, really impressive. This is good, this is good. , walk, get the next person. I like that people already like racking up their points.
Some strong papers going on. Some strong papers.
Really strong paper game.
Oh, is that a pairing? Nice one George and Evie. You guys were so in each other's minds then.
Oh nice one Dr. Ranj, you’re doing way better than us. We haven’t got one yet.
One, two, three. Yes.
Nice! Smashed it, nice work.
Well done everyone.
How did that feel connecting with others in your class?
Did it take some time to find a match like us?
Well done for sticking with it and working together.
Joe:
Just because we are always around people, it doesn't always mean we don't feel lonely sometimes.
If you see someone who is on their own or looking sad, take a few minutes to say hello to them.
I know I feel so much better when someone smiles or makes the time to talk to me.
It might help you feel connected too.
Rhys:
And we are really pleased that we took the time to connect with each other today.
Now together let's say - I am valued. Ready?
Together:
I am valued.
Rhys:
Have a fab day everyone and stay connected. See you.
Joe:
Bye.
CBBC HQ stars Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker as they lead the class in an epic Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown - with a slight twist…
Adapted from the playground version of the game, pupils will use whole body movement instead of just hand actions and try to match their partners rather than beat them.
This activity can be used with primary school pupils to promote a feeling of similarity over difference, as well as the virtue of patience and giving things time.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: September new class / Movement Break between lessons / Before and after breaktimes.
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Patience & working together / Including others.
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and .
Enrichment activities
- Warm-Up Chat: "What Makes You Feel Connected">