Egg and Spoon Balance Challenge

Children balance eggs or balls on spoons while navigating around cones, developing hand steadiness and coordination

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About This Activity

Children balance eggs or balls on spoons while navigating around cones, developing hand steadiness and coordination

Quick Info

moderate

25m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Spoons

15 (one per pair)

Eggs (plastic) or balls

Cones for turning points

15 pairs

Spoon

As needed

Plastic Eggs

As needed

Cones

As needed

Tennis Balls

15 balls

Marker cones

20-30 cones

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1

Year 2

Reception

Suitable Sports

Fine Motor Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor

Medium Space

Outdoor

Indoor/Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive

Engaging

Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Individual Practice

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Low Intensity

Activity Type

Cool Down

Skill Drill

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Self-Control

Cooperation

Respect

Skills

Balance

Body Control

Agility

Coordination

Weather

All Weather