Collecting the Coal Strategic Planning Game

Teams maintain train formation while strategically collecting scattered equipment with different point values

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Teams maintain train formation while strategically collecting scattered equipment with different point values

Quick Info

moderate

25m x 20m minimum for full activity

Equipment Required

Beanbags

15-20

Cones

10-15

Hoops

1 per participant for train formation

Balls

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy

Spatial Awareness

Team Play

Decision Making

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Communication

Cooperation

Features

Engaging

Fun

Challenging

Weather

All Weather