What do we want to achieve regarding primary skill development (student understanding and/or behaviour)?

As a result of the activity, learners:

  • Respond with greater flexibility to unexpected situations – for example, when a well-planned setup suddenly changes, or a move does not bring the intended result.
  • Learn that failure is not the end of the game, but the starting point of new possibilities – within the game’s logic, cats can “return”, and positions can be reimagined.
  • Practice problem-solving under pressure, as each move creates a new situation requiring fresh thinking.
  • Develop emotional regulation skills, especially when another player’s action sets them back or breaks up a nearly completed trio.
  • Strengthen their perseverance, as they must rebuild and re-enter the game multiple times, even when faced with difficult positions.
  • Begin to accept change as a natural part of the game and learn that adaptability helps them move forward.