Building Strength and Teamwork on International Tug of War Day (February 19th)
Building Strength and Teamwork on International Tug of War Day (February 19th)
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🤝💪 February 19th is International Tug of War Day, a unique opportunity to blend physical activity with valuable educational lessons. Let's turn this spirited day into an engaging celebration of teamwork, strength, and learning! Keep reading for some educational ideas for a fun Tug of War Day. Make sure to check out my virtual tug-of-war game at the end! It’s a free download for e-mail subscribers of Kawaii Classroom.
1. Math Tug: (Mathematics)
Incorporate math into the tug of war excitement! Divide students into teams and assign them different math problems. The team that solves the most problems correctly wins the pretend tug-of-war. This activity not only promotes friendly competition but also enhances math skills. Make sure to keep reading to get information about my free tug-of-war game you can use for this!
2. History of Tug of War: (History)
Take a historical approach by exploring the origins of tug of war. Discuss the cultural significance and variations of this age-old game across different civilizations.
3. Tug of War Reading (Literacy)
Celebrate by reading some tug of war themed books.
* Tug of War by Naomi Howarth
* Tug of War by John Burningham
* Anansi and the Tug O' War by Bobby Norfolk
* Let's Play Tug-of-War by Sarah Hughes
4. Tug of War Review Game
As I stated earlier, I have created a little Canvas presentation that you can use as a review game. Split your class into two teams and use any review questions that you have to play. Click the image below to sign up for updates and get the freebie.
Celebrate International Tug of War Day in your classroom with these educational and active ideas. 🎉 Share your own tug of war experiences or the creative ways you integrated learning into the game in the comments below. Let's make this Tug of War Day a fantastic day of fun and learning!
🌍🏋️♂️ #TugofWarDay #EducationalFun #TeamworkChallenge #ActiveLearning
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