Square Shuffle Puzzle
Teams work together to arrange themselves in numerical order within a 3x3 grid of hoops, moving only one space at a time into an empty hoop
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About This Activity
Teams work together to arrange themselves in numerical order within a 3x3 grid of hoops, moving only one space at a time into an empty hoop
Quick Info
moderate
24
5m x 5m per group
Equipment Required
Hoops
9 per group (e.g., 72 for 8 groups)
Number cards or stickers
Sets of 1-8 for each group
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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