Silent Birthday Line Challenge
Students organise themselves in birthday order using only gestures and non-verbal communication
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About This Activity
Students organise themselves in birthday order using only gestures and non-verbal communication
Quick Info
low
20
10m straight line minimum
Equipment Required
Month labels
2 (January and December markers)
Zone Labels
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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