Teamwork & Creative Problem-Solving
•Year 2
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Pre-distribute around the room perimeter
Alternative: Large towels, parachute sections, blankets
Place in central 'wreck' area
Alternative: Bean bags, soft toys, foam shapes
Create boundaries and obstacles
Alternative: Markers, hoops, spots
Positioned as targets around the room
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles
Available as rescue tools
Alternative: Ribbons, bands, scarves
For extending reach
Alternative: Long cardboard tubes, sticks
Working together with others to achieve a common goal
A plan of action designed to achieve a goal
To save something or someone from danger or difficulty
Tools or objects that help us complete tasks
Sharing ideas and information with others
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Speaking and listening skills, explaining strategies, giving clear instructions, descriptive vocabulary development
Counting rescued treasure pieces, sorting equipment by categories, measuring distances reached, timing challenges
Forces and motion when pulling equipment, balance and stability concepts, simple machines using ropes and tools
Understanding boundaries and maps, directions during train activity, spatial awareness concepts
Team cooperation, communication skills, leadership qualities, appreciating others' contributions, problem-solving resilience
Move constantly between groups during rescue activity, stand at central observation point during train activity
Team communication quality, creative problem-solving approaches, safe movement and balance
Step in if groups are not communicating, provide hints for struggling teams, ensure safety rules are followed
Always demonstrate safely with exaggerated movements for visibility, model excellent team communication, show creative equipment use
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 15m x 20m, clear of obstacles and tripping hazards
Non-slip surface, dry and even, checked for any debris or unsafe areas
Stop activity immediately if unsafe behaviour observed, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, modify activity if needed for continued safety
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