Captain's Coming Command Game
Interactive listening game where students respond quickly to nautical commands with themed movements
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About This Activity
Interactive listening game where students respond quickly to nautical commands with themed movements
Quick Info
high
20
10m x 10m minimum
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Equipment
No Equipment
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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