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Cups Up Game

Fast-paced team game where students flip cups up or down, developing quick decision-making and fine motor skills

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About This Activity

Fast-paced team game where students flip cups up or down, developing quick decision-making and fine motor skills

Quick Info

moderate
24
10m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Speed stack cups

30-40 cups (1 per student approximately)

Boundary Markers

8-12 cones

Perforated Cups

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Reception

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Athletics

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Skills

Reaction Time
Body Control
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather