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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Children balance eggs or balls on spoons while navigating around cones, developing hand steadiness and coordination
Quick Info
moderate
16
25m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Spoons
15 (one per pair)
Eggs (plastic) or balls
15
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
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