Favourite Things Communication Challenge
Partners test verbal versus non-verbal communication effectiveness by sharing favourite things across distance
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About This Activity
Partners test verbal versus non-verbal communication effectiveness by sharing favourite things across distance
Quick Info
5 mins
moderate
30
Minimum 25m x 15m to allow 20m+ distance between partners
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
4-6 to mark end zones
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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