Pin The Tail

Learning Outcomes

The learners will be provided an opportunity in pairs/individually/groups and encouraged to:

1. Critique game strategies for innovative or cooperative group activities.
2. Learn the history and evolution of the sport archery.
3. Learn the rules of archery and tag.
4. Develop cognitive skills by taking part in physically and mentally engaging activities.
5. Cultivate skills like cooperation, leadership, and teamwork.
6. Include PT and exercises in their daily life.
7. Critique game strategies for innovative or cooperative group activities.

 

 

 

Description Of Activity

How to play

1. Mount the donkey image on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Place the image at an appropriate height for all participants. Choose mounting equipment based on donkey durability and personal preference. Options include adhesive tape or putty, tacks, and push pins.
2. The class is divided into four groups by the instructor. Blindfold the first player. Use a dark-colored cloth to thoroughly cover the participants eyes and prevent cheating. Spin the blindfolded player. Spin the player.
3. Hand the blindfolded player a tail and allow him or her to attempt sticking or pinning it over the "X" on the donkey's rear end. The team can help the blindfolded player to face the image of the donkey before beginning to walk forward.
4. Allow everyone to have a turn. The remaining players are blindfolded, spun, and allowed to pin a tail, one by one. Leave all of the donkey tails pinned to the location they have been placed, until every player has had a turn. Use a pen or pencil to write player initials at each tail placement, as they are pinned. Initialing is only necessary if the players names or uniquely identifying decorations are not already on their tails.
5. Determine which tail is "best placed." The "winner" is the player whose tail is closest to the marked "X."

Variations

Create a new version of the game. Pin the Tail on the Donkey is adaptable to fit the theme of virtually any birthday party or social gathering.

Coaching Tips

1. Note that sharp tacks and pins may hold better but are more dangerous and will leave small holes.
2. Drawing the donkey together may allow for bonding and insight into worldly perceptions and imagination.
3. Spin the player an appropriate number of times for his or her age. You may consider not spinning young children.
4. Consider leading smaller children to the donkey, to avoid potential injury.

Equipment/Material Required

At least one blindfold,Large picture or drawing of a donkey without a tail,Paper, string, cloth or “other material” donkey tails (one per player),Adhesives (such as tape or mounting putty), tacks, or pins,One pen, pencil or marker