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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