Silent Number Challenge
Teams arrange themselves in numerical order without speaking, using only non-verbal communication
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About This Activity
Teams arrange themselves in numerical order without speaking, using only non-verbal communication
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Number cards
5 sets of 1-5
Benches or lines
4-6
Cards
As needed
Benches
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Game
Fitness Activity
Weather
All Weather
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