Drive Slowly – Reach Safely

Drive slowly – Reach safely

Objective:

The pencil and coin game is a fun-filled activity providing ample learning experiences about gravity, balance, symmetry and spatial visualisation.

Related Values:

• Concentration
• Patience
• Steadfastness
• Determination
• Perseverance
• Problem solving
• Self-satisfaction
• Sense of accomplishment

Materials Required:

1. 10 one-rupee coins of the same size
2. A pencil which is flat at one end
3. Half piece of a big potato
4. Tray
5. Stopwatch

Preparatory work for the Guru:

None

How to Play

1. The Guru explains the game to the children.
2. Each child places the half cut potato on the tray.
3. The child inserts one end of the pencil into the potato (which acts as the stand).
4. The ten coins are to be placed one by one, upon the other flat end of the pencil.
5. While doing so, even if some coins fall, the children are allowed to continue their attempt.
6. The Guru asks them all to begin the challenge at the same time.
7. The one who finishes placing all the ten coins within the stipulated time is the winner.

Tips to Gurus:

• Story of hare & tortoise.
• Robert Bruce and spider & others may be related

Related Quotes:

• Hurry spoils the curry.
• Slow & steady wins the race
• Haste makes waste