Coloured Equipment Challenge
Strategic hide-and-seek style game where groups hide coloured equipment then find other groups' hidden items, developing spatial decision-making and memory skills
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About This Activity
Strategic hide-and-seek style game where groups hide coloured equipment then find other groups' hidden items, developing spatial decision-making and memory skills
Quick Info
moderate
24
15m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured Equipment Sets
30 pieces per colour (4 colours - 120 total)
Boundary Markers
8-12 cones
Group identification markers
4 coloured cones for group corners
Sun Markers
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 1
Year 4
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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