Return Your Sheep to the Pen
Pairs work together with one blindfolded 'sheep' navigating a course guided only by animal sound codes from their 'shepherd' partner
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Pairs work together with one blindfolded 'sheep' navigating a course guided only by animal sound codes from their 'shepherd' partner
Quick Info
moderate
20
For 5 courses: minimum 25m length x 20m width. Single course: 25m length x 4m width
Equipment Required
Blindfolds
15 (one per pair for 30 students)
Cones or floor spots
40-50 (8-10 per course for 5 courses)
Marker cones for start/finish lines
10 (2 per course)
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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