60-Second Strategy: 3 Noses

Summary

Katie Giordano introduces a fun and engaging game called 'Three Noses,' designed to activate kids' bodies and brains while promoting teamwork. The activity involves students moving around the room, then freezing when a body part and number are called out. They must work together to form that number using body parts, practicing skills like skip counting, addition, and multiplication. This dynamic game helps children develop creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while making learning interactive and enjoyable.

Takeaways

• 😀 The game 'Three Noses' is a fun warm-up activity designed to engage kids physically and mentally.
• 😀 The first step of the game involves letting the kids move around the room to get their bodies warmed up.
• 😀 When the instructor calls 'freeze,' the kids stop and prepare for the next task.
• 😀 A number and a body part are called out, and the kids must calculate how to group themselves to meet the required number.
• 😀 For example, if the number 'seven elbows' is called, kids calculate how to form a group with seven elbows.
• 😀 Once the kids have grouped themselves, they freeze, and each group explains how they came up with their solution.
• 😀 The activity helps develop not only physical movement but also mathematical skills like counting, addition, and multiplication.
• 😀 The game encourages collaboration as students work together to solve the challenge.
• 😀 Kids engage in skip counting or other mathematical strategies to form the necessary groups.
• 😀 The game fosters creativity and problem-solving as students think of different ways to make the required number.
• 😀 Overall, 'Three Noses' taps into multiple skills, including calculation, teamwork, and physical activity, providing a holistic learning experience.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the game 'Three Noses'?

The purpose of the game 'Three Noses' is to get kids' bodies moving, activate their brains, and encourage teamwork.

What is the first step in playing 'Three Noses'?

The first step is to have the kids move around the room to get their bodies warmed up.

What happens after the kids are asked to freeze during the game?

After the kids are asked to freeze, the teacher calls out a number and a body part, and the kids must work together to form that number of body parts.

How do the children determine how many body parts are needed in the game?

The children calculate how many people are needed and how many body parts are required to reach the given number.

What happens once the children have formed the correct number of body parts?

Once the children form the correct number of body parts, the teacher rings a bell, and each group explains how they came up with that number.

What is one example given by the children when explaining how they formed a number in the game?

One example is when the students said, 'Two plus two plus one plus one plus one equals seven.'

What skills are the children developing during the game?

The children are developing skills such as calculating on their feet, including others, and thinking creatively.

What methods can students use to calculate the number of body parts needed?

Students can calculate the number of body parts through skip counting, addition, multiplication, or other math skills depending on the focus of the activity.

Why is it important for the children to think creatively during the game?

It is important for the children to think creatively because it encourages problem-solving and helps them engage with others while applying mathematical concepts.

How does the game 'Three Noses' help children with teamwork?

The game helps children with teamwork by requiring them to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal, fostering communication and cooperation.