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Whack-a-Mole Target Reaction

Students sit in centre of mat and quickly touch coloured cones when called out

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About This Activity

Students sit in centre of mat and quickly touch coloured cones when called out

Quick Info

moderate
20
12m x 8m minimum for class of 30

Equipment Required

Individual mats

1 per student or 1 between 2 (15-30)

Coloured Cones

4 per mat (120 total) - red, blue, green, yellow

Mats

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 2
Reception

Suitable Sports

Manipulation & Coordination

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Medium Space

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Group Work

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Skills

Reaction Time
Agility
Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather