Giants, Wizards and Dwarfs
Teams secretly choose characters then act them out, with winning teams chasing losing teams to safe zones
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About This Activity
Teams secretly choose characters then act them out, with winning teams chasing losing teams to safe zones
Quick Info
8 mins
high
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
8-12
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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