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Elastic Band Stretch and Carry Challenge

Children develop finger strength and control by stretching elastic bands with their fingers, carrying them while maintaining tension, and carefully fitting them around beakers

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About This Activity

Children develop finger strength and control by stretching elastic bands with their fingers, carrying them while maintaining tension, and carefully fitting them around beakers

Quick Info

moderate
20
20m x 5m minimum pathway for each pair

Equipment Required

Large elastic bands

50-60 elastic bands

Plastic beakers/cups

15 (one per pair)

Hoops

1-2 large hoops

Marker cones

6-8 cones

Elastic Bands

As needed

Plastic Beakers

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Reception

Suitable Sports

Fine Motor Skills

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Individual Practice

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Catching
Body Control
Coordination

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity