Design Your Own Team Jersey

Design Your Own Team Jersey is a free, NQF-aligned Sport & Active Games activity for ages 6 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to develop a confident self-identity and to express imagination through design.

You'll need

• Jersey template printouts
• Coloured pencils and textas
• Optional fabric markers and plain shirts

How to do it

1. Talk with children about teams and colours they like.
2. Children design their own jersey on the template, choosing a name, number and pattern.
3. Discuss why teams use particular colours and symbols.
4. Finished designs can decorate the active-play noticeboard.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 1.3 Children and young people develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a sense of positive self-worth
• 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

NQS

• 1.1.2 Child-centred - Each child’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Design Your Own Team Jersey support?

Design Your Own Team Jersey is mapped to MTOP 1.3, MTOP 4.1, NQS 1.1.2. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Design Your Own Team Jersey for?

This activity suits ages 6–12.

What do I need for Design Your Own Team Jersey?

You will need Jersey template printouts, Coloured pencils and textas and Optional fabric markers and plain shirts.

How long does Design Your Own Team Jersey take?

Allow about 30 min.