Year 3-5 - Lesson 2
By Smart CoachPart of Smart Coach - Team Building
Warm Up
Team Building - Cross the Swamp
Two lines are made with cones roughly 15 metres apart. Split the class into multiple teams, and each team is given a certain amount of spots. They must use the spots to cross between the two lines without touching the ground at all. The first team to get across to the other side is the winner.
Modifications
Make the lines further apart or closer together. Decrease or increase the amount of spots.
Special Needs Modifications
Allow exceptions if children are not able to balance on a spot e.g. only one foot has to be on a spot at a time.
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Activities
Team Building - Minefield
Set up an area with randomly placed cones throughout. Each cone represents a mine which must be avoided. The students pair up and one has a blindfold on. The student without the blind fold on has to direct, using their voice, the other student through the minefield. Once they make it to the other side, the students swap over roles. No touching or physical direction is allowed, only voice instructions are permitted.
Modifications
Instead of walking alongside their partner, the student must stand across the other side of the minefield and give their instructions from there. Have groups of three with two people blindfolded. Have groups of three with one person blindfolded.
Special Needs Modifications
Change the obstacles so that they are less likely to trip. Place out more spots and softer toys and less big cones.
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