Mr Bump Game!
This game is a bit like the Japanese "suika
wari" ("smash the water melon game!")
First of all teach the words "back, forwards" then "left and right", and then "go" and "turn". One of the best ways to do this is with the Genki English "Left and Right" song
Then..
1. Split the class into several groups (of not more than
about 5 people).
2. Arrange the desks into a more "random" order
(neat rows make the game too easy).
3. Tell the kids to janken to
see which group goes first. The game is played one group
at a time.
4. One kid in the group puts on the blindfold and
stands in one corner of the room. Spin the kid around 3
times to disorientate them a bit.
5. Start the stop watch.
6. The kid's teammates must try and direct him/her to the board, (where
you will have drawn a "target") by saying "left", "right"
etc. etc.
7. When they reach the target stop the stopwatch.
8. If they take more than 2 minutes it's "Game
Over" for them!
(This helps keeping things moving along)
9. The next team has a go.
10. The team with the fastest time is the winner.
If the teammates speak Japanese then add 2 seconds to
their time. Similarly if other teams are being noisy then
add 2 seconds to their time.
Make sure some desks are pushed up against the wall,
otherwise they can just walk straight along, feeling the
wall!
Remember that when you're facing the class then
"left" and "right" are reversed for
the kids and hence confusing! Be careful!
Also, make sure they know their left and right in their native language
before you start!! (year 3 upwards should be OK)
It's a good idea to draw a target on the board and get the kids to hit it with an inflatable hammer (see the Hammer Game)
Some kids try and memorise the positions of the desks and just walk to
the target without listening to their teammates. To prevent this simply
move some of the desks around whilst they are blindfolded!
The kids might want to try a second time, so
either add the two times together or just take the best
of the two!
It usually takes two lessons for the kids to master this game (the first time might be a disaster, but once they get used to shouting out loud they really get into it!). Once they have got the hang of it, you can move onto the Star Wars: Lightsaber Battle game !
Why is it called the Mr Bump game? Try
it and you'll see!
Here's a video of the game in action, I think from Greece.
As you can see it's great practice in picking out the information you need
as everyone is shouting out at the same time. You probably also want to
make sure the people who shout stay at the back of the class, that makes
it a lot easier to stop any cheating!
Teachers' Feedback
This is a fantastic game which my Korean elementary kids absolutely love.
I changed it up a little by using a bell instead of the board, and for
the older kids I would place it at different places in the classroom and
even under / on top of things. Placing it on top of one of my naughty kids
heads' works especially well. Thanks again for the great site and information,
this is my first year teaching EVER and your videos and site has literally
saved my life! Kindest regards, Caitlin. South Korea
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