Little Trail Designers
Children work in pairs to create colour-coded trails for other pairs to follow and test
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About This Activity
Children work in pairs to create colour-coded trails for other pairs to follow and test
Quick Info
moderate
16
12m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured markers/cones
20-30 various colours
Mats or marked areas
4-6 spaces
Markers Cones
As needed
Mats
As needed
Suitable For
Reception
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skills
Creating Space
Team Play
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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