Chocolate Game
KIA Ora everybody!
Today I will be talking about a game that my class and I played.
Game Rules:
1. Dress up in all the provided clothing items.
2. Enjoy your chocolate treat by savoring one piece at a time.
3. You’ll have just one chance to roll the dice.
4. Most importantly, have a blast!
Equipment Required:
– A Pair of Gloves
– A Cozy Jacket
– A Hat or Beanie
– A Scarf
– A Butter Knife
– A Fork
– A Cutting Board
– A Bar of Chocolate
– One or Two Dice
Get ready for an exciting and fun-filled experience!
On Thursday, 27/02/25, my class and I played this super fun game called the Chocolate Game. To get started, everyone had to help rearrange the classroom. We had to push the tables to the sides to make a big circle, which was a bit chaotic but also kind of funny as we all worked together. In the middle of the circle, our teacher had brought a bunch of random clothes (not our uniforms) and some other stuff like a bar of chocolate, a fork, a butter knife, and a cutting board. The game kicked off when someone rolled a dice. If you rolled a six, you had to rush into the middle and start putting on the clothes. But here’s the twist: if someone else also rolls a six while you’re still getting dressed, you have to quickly take off what you’ve put on and give it to the new person! It was a hilarious scramble, and the dice kept rolling even if someone got a six, so it made things really exciting. Everyone was laughing and trying to hurry up! It was one of those moments that made the whole day awesome!
When I played the Chocolate game, I was really nervous while waiting for my turn to roll the dice. If I rolled a six, I had to go to the middle and put on all the silly clothes! While I was waiting there, I thought about how Taha Whanau (Social), Taha Tinana (Physical), and Taha Hinengaro (Emotional and Mental) all connected to the game. Taha Whanau was affected because everyone was hanging out with their own friends. Taha Tinana was important too since I rolled a six and had to run around to put on all the outfits. My mood was definitely impacted in a good way because I was laughing while I watched my friends try to get dressed before anyone else rolled a six. Overall, it was super fun, and everyone enjoyed it.
During the game, we showed some Strategy and Social skills. Everyone was sitting and looking at the clothes, trying to figure out the best way to put them on fast before the next six was rolled. I thought putting on the gloves first would be a smart move, but it turned out to be really tricky! In the end, I put the gloves on last. It was great to see everyone chatting with their friends, sharing tips on how to get all the clothes on.
Our class activity really showed social justice because everyone had a fair chance to roll the dice. We waited for anyone who rolled a six to reach the middle before we continued, which helped make sure everyone was included. Since the game was all about luck and teamwork to put on clothes, there was no one left out.
I think participation can really boost our class Hauora. When one person gets involved, it encourages others to join in too. During the game, Taha Whānau and Taha Hinengaro were positively affected. Everybody was socializing in a circle, which made it easy to talk to one another and made us feel included. Talking to classmates can help you feel better when you’re down, and the more we connect, the more comfortable we feel in class.
The Key Concepts are connected because they all describe someone’s well-being or Haoura. PIS stands for Personal, Interpersonal, and Societal. These relate to Taha Whanau, which is about socializing and making friends, whether online or in person. Taha Hinengaro involves decision-making and how we think and act around others. Social Justice, like Fairness, Inclusiveness, and Non-Discrimination (FIN), connect to Taha Wairua, which means treating everyone equally. Overall, Hauroa well-being and Te Whare Tapa Wha work together to show the different parts of a person’s well-being.
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