Square Shuffle Puzzle Challenge
Teams work together to arrange themselves in numerical order within a 3x3 grid by strategic movement planning
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About This Activity
Teams work together to arrange themselves in numerical order within a 3x3 grid by strategic movement planning
Quick Info
moderate
24
15m x 10m minimum for 3 groups
Equipment Required
Hoops or floor spots
27 (9 per group)
Number cards 1-8
24 cards (3 sets)
Hoops
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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