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It will give you an idea of the different types of games that can be played and when to use them to the greatest effect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives: \u003C/strong\u003EBy the end of this module, you\u0027ll:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the importance of games in the section meeting\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the need for different types of games and when to play them\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe able to explain and run different types of games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe able to select games that suit the section\u2019s programme\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutcomes:\u003C/strong\u003E The benefit of this module provides support and encouragement to idea creation, game play, following rules and delegation. 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Leave one table empty, and place different materials on the rest. For example, you could place a pen and flipchart on one table, a ball on another, and a box of creative art materials on another.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the ESYLs into small groups and explain that they will have five minutes at each table. During this time, they should come up with as many games as possible using the materials provided.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERotate the teams so they get a chance to visit every table.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAt the end, get the groups to run one of the games they came up with.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"My Scouting backpack"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 10 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Paper, pens and blue-tack\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E1. understand the importance of games in the section meeting\u003Cbr\u003E2. understand the need for different types of games and when to play them\u003Cbr\u003E3. be able to explain and run different types of games\u003Cbr\u003E4. be able to select games that suit the section\u2019s programme\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn small groups, ask ESYLs to think of a different game for each letter of the alphabet.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter completing this, explain that there are many different categories of games, including:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eteam-based or individual games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eindoor or outdoor games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ecompetitive or non-competitive games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eteam-building games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eskill-based games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eobservational games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eelimination games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eenergetic or restful games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egames to start or end a meeting\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erelay races\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E3. 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