Silent Birthday Ordering
Teams arrange themselves in birthday month order using only non-verbal communication
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About This Activity
Teams arrange themselves in birthday month order using only non-verbal communication
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Visual month cards
12 cards
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
No Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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