Coloured Cone Reaction Challenge
Partners sit facing each other and react quickly to colour calls by reaching for cones
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About This Activity
Partners sit facing each other and react quickly to colour calls by reaching for cones
Quick Info
moderate
16
8m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured cones or markers
90 (3 per pair - various colours)
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Fundamental Movement Skills
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Reaction Time
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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