Cheese Sandwiches
Active warm-up game where students help rescue trapped teammates by making 'sandwiches'
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About This Activity
Active warm-up game where students help rescue trapped teammates by making 'sandwiches'
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Marker cones
6-8
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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