Welcome to Nickelodeon’s Our World Play Lab! Youth are tasked with helping Nickelodeon create the most exciting and fun games ever for Worldwide Day of Play. Youth learn what it takes to become a Funologist by using science and math to design and build cool new games. As Funologists, they’ll explore what makes a game fun. Youth will play exciting games like the Tennis-Ball-On-A-Spoon Race and Pool Noodle Javelin Toss, and evaluate them using the Lab’s Worldwide Day of Play - Game Criteria Checklist. Get ready for a session full of creativity, teamwork, and celebration!

The activity is 1 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Does everyone always agree on everything? No! Definitely not. People have their own personal preferences, even when it comes to games. In this second lesson of the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module, youth expand their understanding of game evaluation to include both universal criteria and personal preferences. Youth begin to discover what they personally love about games and compare it to what most people enjoy.

This is activity 2 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Youth explore their personal game preferences by examining patterns in their Play Preference Sheet. They'll reflect on the types of games they consistently enjoy or dislike and consider why. The activities involve observation and active play, allowing youth to analyze games based on universal fun criteria and their preferences. This reflective process helps them understand their tastes and hone their data analysis skills, making it a valuable and engaging activity for young learners.

This is activity 4 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module! This session kicks off with youth creating a "Funologist Energize Routine" to get everyone excited and ready to play each day. Youth then focus on mastering soccer skills through creative drills like Crab Soccer and Volcanoes. Each activity is designed to improve footwork and teamwork while having a blast.

This is activity 5 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Obstacle courses are fun for all ages. They allow for creativity and get youth moving in inventive ways. In the 6th activity of The Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module, youth explore different types of movement as they build and navigate obstacle courses.

This is activity 6 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Release the creativity! In this exhilarating adventure, youth harness the power of fun to create an imaginative role-play where youth explore both fictional and real roles, characters and personas. This lesson takes playing family to a whole new level.

This is activity 7 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement! Imagine three rows of eager participants lined up behind a colorful array of cones. Teams of three unite for a lightning-paced game of mini soccer. But here’s the kick: as they move the ball with their feet, they’ll also evaluate the game with their minds, ensuring that every moment is not just thrilling but also a valuable learning experience. Using the Our World Day of Play—Game Criteria Checklist, youth will determine just how fun soccer really is.

This is activity 8 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

The term handball is used to describe a variety of sports and games, typically involving hitting a ball with the hands. In this activity, youth play a version of the popular game in many elementary schools. The version is often called wallball because the game involves a ball hitting a wall. All forms of handball are excellent for developing hand-eye coordination.

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It’s time for youth to create their games for the Worldwide Day of Play! Youth collaborate as they analyze their collected data to discern which game elements ensure a FUN GAME. They independently brainstorm and design their games, sharing their designs with a peer to receive feedback.

This is activity 10 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

Youth collaborate as they support one another to develop the most fun, most exciting games for the Worldwide Day of Play. Youth test their designs as both Player and Observer, receive feedback and refine their games in anticipation of the big reveal.

This is activity 11 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

It’s time for the main event! Youth play peer-created games in this fun celebration of their hard work as Junior Funologists. This lesson provides an outline for a 1-hour Worldwide Day of Play event. Planning resources are available within the lesson for guidance on how to expand the event to a half or whole day.

This is activity 12 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.