Trust & Creative Challenges
•Year 5
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•One hoop as 'nest', one as 'bag', 15-20m apart
Alternative: Cones, rope circles, or marked areas
Place 4 balls in each 'nest' hoop at start
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, or foam balls
Arrange in large square formation, each with different letter
Alternative: Numbered cones with letters attached
Pre-numbered 1-20 for recording letters
Alternative: Small whiteboards or clipboards
Attached to answer sheets to prevent loss
Alternative: Crayons or dry-erase markers
For timing challenges and maintaining pace
Alternative: Phone timer or countdown app
Working at the highest level of effort you can sustain safely
A specific path or course that must be followed exactly
A specific location marked on a course where participants must complete a task
Thinking ahead to decide the best way to complete a challenge
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Letter recognition, word formation, vocabulary development, communication skills
Understanding forces in throwing, effects of exercise on body, energy and movement
Map reading skills, spatial awareness, direction and navigation concepts
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience in challenges, communication skills, leadership development
Central location with clear sight lines to all activity areas, moving between groups during activities
Partnership cooperation, sustained effort levels, spatial awareness, and rule compliance
Step in if safety concerns arise, if partnerships struggle with cooperation, or if students show signs of fatigue
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show techniques, involve students in demonstrations, provide multiple examples of successful strategies
Large outdoor area minimum 30m x 30m, or gymnasium with high ceiling
Level surface free from holes, debris, or slippery areas
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact medical support if needed
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