Cat and Mouse Team Communication
Dynamic warm-up where cats work together to catch mice using communication and strategy
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where cats work together to catch mice using communication and strategy
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 15m minimum, expandable to 30m x 20m
Equipment Required
Team bands or bibs
5-8
Boundary cones
8-12
Team bibs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Equipment
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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