The School of Play Curriculum
Primary School Foundation - Grade Two
Week Twenty-Seven brings together movement, kindness, reflection, and cooperation through a collection of fun and uplifting activities. Students begin with Fruit Fun Mover, an energetic game that strengthens agility, quick thinking, and teamwork as they respond to verbal cues and navigate fast-paced seat changes. Treasure Hunt Run keeps the momentum going through active movement and problem-solving, challenging students to work individually or in teams to collect treasures while building their balance, coordination, and strategy. These physically engaging tasks help strengthen both fitness and social interaction, encouraging students to work together and support each other in a fun, inclusive environment.
Balancing the high-energy movement activities are thoughtful kindness and gratitude experiences that build emotional awareness and social connection. My Happy Helpers encourages students to reflect on small acts of kindness and understand the positive impact their actions can have on others. The Thank You Song closes the week with music, joy, and gratitude, giving students a chance to express appreciation in a creative and communal way. Together, this week’s activities help students strengthen their physical skills, deepen their sense of empathy and kindness, and celebrate the importance of working together and supporting one another.
Weekly Lessons
Fruit Fun Mover
Fruit Fun Mover is a lively, fast-paced movement game that gets students thinking quickly, listening carefully, and working together, all while laughing and staying active. Each student is assigned a fruit name, and when their fruit is called, they must spring into action and switch seats before the person in the middle grabs a spot. With constant movement, quick changes, and the excitement of “fruit basket turnover,” students sharpen their focus and reflexes while practising teamwork and cooperation in a playful setting.
The game also strengthens social interaction as students navigate the circle, share moments of fun competition, and support each other in the chaos of quick seat changes. Whether using fruits, animals, or any theme you choose, Fruit Fun Mover brings energy, connection, and joyful movement into the classroom. It’s the perfect energiser to reset the vibe, build engagement, and help students experience teamwork in a fun, inclusive, and active way.
Respectful Relationships
Emotional Literacy & Self-Awareness
This activity supports students in:
- Recognising their own emotions during fast-paced, high-energy play (excitement, nervousness, anticipation).
- Noticing how quick decision-making feels in their body, helping them build awareness of self-regulation during movement.
- Understanding how their reactions and behaviour influence the group’s energy and flow.
Positive Relationships, Empathy & Social Awareness
Students strengthen relationship skills by:
- Paying attention to others’ actions and movements, fostering awareness of group needs and shared space.
- Responding respectfully and fairly when competing for seats, supporting positive peer interactions.
- Learning to read social cues quickly and adjust movement safely around others.
Respect, Inclusion & Community Contribution
This game reinforces respectful behaviour by:
- Encouraging students to create an inclusive, fun environment where everyone contributes to the success of the game.
- Promoting fairness and turn-taking through the role of the student in the middle and the movement cycle.
- Supporting inclusive play where all students participate equally and feel valued in a shared class activity.
Communication, Collaboration & Active Listening
Students develop key communication skills by:
- Listening closely to verbal cues (fruit names) and responding accurately and quickly.
- Collaborating with peers as they navigate seat changes safely and help maintain the rhythm of the game.
- Strengthening non-verbal communication as they move through the circle and negotiate space with classmates.
Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
This game enhances thinking skills by:
- Requiring quick recall of assigned fruit names and rapid decision-making about where to move.
- Encouraging students to strategise subtly (e.g., scanning seat options before moving).
- Prompting flexible thinking when rules shift, particularly during “fruit basket turnover” when everyone must adapt instantly.
Well-being, Engagement & Physical Activity
Fruit Fun Mover promotes well-being by:
- Providing high-energy physical movement that boosts mood, focus, and overall engagement.
- Offering an outlet for positive physical expression, helping reduce stress and increase joy.
- Reinforcing the connection between movement, social connection, and emotional well-being.
My Happy Helpers
My Happy Helpers invites students to reflect on the many people who have supported, encouraged, or guided them throughout the year. By thinking about family members, friends, teachers, coaches, or even everyday helpers like shop staff, students begin to recognise the countless small (and big!) acts of kindness that have shaped their experiences. This reflection encourages gratitude and helps students connect the dots between being helped and feeling valued, supported, and cared for. Through drawing or writing, students explore these meaningful moments and the positive impact others have had on them.
The activity also encourages students to consider how they can pay kindness forward. By thinking about how helping others makes them feel, and how their actions can brighten someone’s day, students develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the role they play in creating a positive, caring community. My Happy Helpers celebrates connection, gratitude, and kindness, reminding students that small actions can spark big happiness for both the giver and the receiver.
Respectful Relationships
Respect, Empathy & Understanding Others
My Happy Helpers encourages students to:
- Recognise and appreciate the people in their lives who have supported them, strengthening empathy through awareness of others’ positive actions.
- Reflect on how kindness and helping behaviours make others feel, deepening their understanding of emotional impact.
- Develop gratitude toward peers, family, and community members, reinforcing respectful relationships built on appreciation and care.
Social Awareness, Gratitude & Helping Behaviours
Through this activity, students learn to:
- Identify the many ways they have been helped throughout the year, acknowledging small and large acts of kindness.
- Understand the importance of helping others and how supportive actions build stronger, more positive social connections.
- Reflect on how kindness spreads within communities, promoting a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
Positive Relationships, Kindness & Community Contribution
My Happy Helpers supports students to:
- Recognise that small acts of kindness contribute to a positive classroom and community environment.
- Appreciate the role of helpers and support networks in their lives, strengthening respect for diverse relationships.
- Consider how they can give back and support others, fostering kindness as an ongoing behaviour.
Self-Awareness, Emotional Literacy & Personal Growth
This activity helps students to:
- Notice and articulate how being helped made them feel, building emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.
- Understand the emotional benefits of helping others and recognise kindness as part of their personal strengths.
- Reflect on their ability to impact others positively, supporting the development of confidence, compassion, and personal responsibility.
Communication, Sharing & Reflective Dialogue
My Happy Helpers encourages students to:
- Share stories of being helped and discuss the positive emotions associated with kindness.
- Listen respectfully to others’ experiences, building understanding and strengthening class cohesion.
- Communicate their ideas through writing or drawing, expressing appreciation and recognising helpful behaviour in meaningful ways.
Treasure Hunt Run
Treasure Hunt Run turns the simple joy of running into a fast-paced adventure where students dash around the play area collecting scattered treasures. As they race between stations, they practise speed, agility, and coordination, all while working out the quickest way to gather items and return them to their base. Each treasure they collect adds excitement and a little strategy as their opposing team later completes the physical challenges connected to those items. Whether they’re sprinting, balancing objects, or planning their next move, students stay fully engaged in an energetic challenge that mixes fitness with problem-solving.
Once the hunt ends, the treasures transform into a mini workout circuit, giving each team a burst of movement based on what their opponents discovered. This playful twist keeps everyone active and laughing, while also promoting teamwork, communication, and creative strategy. Treasure Hunt Run is adaptable for individuals or teams and works beautifully indoors or outdoors. It’s the kind of activity that gets hearts pumping, brains buzzing, and students cheering each other on, proving that fitness and fun make a pretty unbeatable combo.
Respectful Relationships
Communication, Listening & Following Directions
Treasure Hunt Run helps students to:
- Listen carefully to instructions about treasure placement, movement rules, and team expectations.
- Communicate clearly with their team to decide strategies, relay turns, and work efficiently during gameplay.
- Follow group directions when completing the physical circuit, encouraging shared understanding and cooperation.
Cooperation, Teamwork & Positive Peer Interaction
This game supports students to:
- Work respectfully with teammates, taking turns in a relay-style format and encouraging each other throughout the race.
- Collaborate to develop strategies for collecting treasures quickly and supporting team success.
- Celebrate each team’s effort, reinforcing sportsmanship, encouragement, and positive interactions during high-energy play.
Respect, Fair Play & Shared Rules
Through this activity, students learn to:
- Stick to agreed rules, such as collecting one treasure at a time and staying within boundaries, promoting fairness and safety.
- Respect the role of opposing teams by completing the physical movements linked to the treasures collected, modelling fairness and accountability.
- Create an inclusive, fun atmosphere where everyone feels confident participating regardless of speed or fitness level.
Self-Regulation, Confidence & Managing Quick Decisions
Treasure Hunt Run encourages students to:
- Manage excitement, stay focused, and make quick decisions about where to run and which treasure to collect.
- Handle the pressure of fast-paced movement while staying in control of their bodies and actions.
- Build confidence through physical challenge, effort, and resilience, whether collecting treasures or completing assigned exercises.
Movement, Physical Well-Being & Active Engagement
This activity helps students to:
- Improve agility, speed, and cardiovascular fitness through fast-paced running and movement.
- Strengthen coordination and balance by collecting and carrying objects safely back to their team.
- Experience joy, energy, and connection through physical activity that blends problem-solving with teamwork and play.
Thank You Song
Thank You Song is a joyful, music-filled gratitude activity that turns appreciation into something fun, creative, and wonderfully memorable. Students work in pairs or small groups to write their own thank-you song or contribute a verse to a whole-class song, using a simple, familiar tune. As they brainstorm lyrics, practise their melodies, and even add little dance actions, students discover how uplifting it feels to express gratitude through music. The shared singing builds confidence, strengthens classroom connection, and transforms simple “thank yous” into a heartfelt celebration.
Once the songs are ready, students perform them for the class, radiating positivity and showing appreciation in a way that feels playful and genuine. They can even choose someone special, like a friend, teacher, or family member, to sing their thank-you song to, extending the activity beyond the classroom and spreading even more joy. Thank You Song is the perfect blend of creativity, teamwork, and emotional expression, helping students understand that gratitude can be shared in many beautiful, expressive ways.
Respectful Relationships
Communication, Listening & Expressing Emotions
The Thank You Song supports students to:
- Use their voice, facial expressions, and actions to express gratitude clearly and joyfully.
- Practise listening carefully to their group while learning lyrics, beats, and shared timing.
- Communicate appreciation in a positive, heartfelt way that strengthens emotional expression and social understanding.
Cooperation, Teamwork & Positive Peer Interaction
This activity encourages students to:
- Work in pairs or small groups to create lyrics, agree on ideas, and build one unified gratitude message.
- Support one another during practice and performance, fostering trust and positive group dynamics.
- Celebrate each group’s contribution as all voices come together to create a shared musical experience.
Respect, Empathy & Showing Appreciation
Through this activity, students learn to:
- Acknowledge others’ efforts, support, and kindness by expressing thanks through song.
- Build empathy by thinking about how expressing gratitude makes others feel valued and appreciated.
- Develop a respectful culture where recognising others’ contributions becomes a normal part of classroom life.
Confidence, Self-Worth & Contributing to a Safe Environment
The Thank You Song helps students to:
- Build confidence as they perform their song, whether individually, in groups, or as a whole class.
- Recognise that their words and actions have a positive impact, strengthening their sense of belonging.
- Experience a safe, joyful environment where creativity and self-expression are welcomed and celebrated.
Creativity, Playfulness & Community Connection
This activity allows students to:
- Use creativity to craft meaningful lyrics and actions that express genuine gratitude.
- Experience playfulness and joy through singing, movement, rhythm, and connection.
- Strengthen the classroom community by participating in a shared gratitude performance that lifts everyone’s mood.
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