Decorate-Your-Own Game Set

Decorate-Your-Own Game Set is a free, NQF-aligned Quiet & Table Games activity for ages 7 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to express creative ideas and to make something to share with the group.

You'll need

• Plain wooden blocks or pieces
• Paint pens or markers

How to do it

1. Children design their own decorated set of blocks or a box to store them.
2. They sketch a pattern, then carefully decorate each piece.
3. Talk about creating something to share with the whole group.
4. Use the finished set for future games.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 4.1 Children and young people develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
• 1.4 Children and young people learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect

NQS

• 3.2.2 Resources support play-based learning - Resources, materials and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Decorate-Your-Own Game Set support?

Decorate-Your-Own Game Set is mapped to MTOP 4.1, MTOP 1.4, NQS 3.2.2. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Decorate-Your-Own Game Set for?

This activity suits ages 7–12.

What do I need for Decorate-Your-Own Game Set?

You will need Plain wooden blocks or pieces and Paint pens or markers.

How long does Decorate-Your-Own Game Set take?

Allow about 30 min.