Trust in Navigation
•Year 3
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Arrange in designated 'colour zone' area
Alternative: Coloured bean bags, coloured hoops
Each card shows 6-8 different coloured symbols
Alternative: Laminated sheets with coloured circles
Maps showing symbol legend clearly visible
Alternative: Hand-drawn school area maps
Tucked into waistband for 'fox tails'
Alternative: Coloured bands, scarves
Create start lines and finish lines for activities
Alternative: Rope or chalk lines
A simple picture or sign that represents something in real life
A drawing that shows where things are in an area from above
Finding your way using a map and sometimes a compass
The part of a map that explains what the symbols mean
How much smaller the map is compared to the real area
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Reading word cards, explaining symbol meanings, vocabulary development, speaking and listening in group discussions
Sequences and patterns in colour cards, spatial awareness, counting and ordering, problem-solving strategies
Symbol design and creation, visual representation of ideas, understanding how pictures convey meaning
Map skills, symbols and keys, spatial awareness, understanding representations of real places
Teamwork and collaboration, communication skills, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' achievements
Stand at perimeter for visibility of all groups, move between teams during planning phases
Watch for accurate symbol recognition, effective team communication, and safe movement during running phases
Step in if teams are struggling with concept understanding, if competition becomes too intense, or if safety rules are not being followed
Demonstrate: Hold symbol cards high for visibility, exaggerate checking sequence against colour cards, model positive team communication
Minimum 30m x 20m area, indoor hall or outdoor space with clear boundaries
Even, dry surface free from holes, debris, or slippery areas
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, ensure other students remain safe
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