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Cereal box challenge
25 Sep 2019

Cereal box challenge

by Alison | posted in: Physical, Games, Group Challenge | 0

Resources One empty cereal box and a pair of scissors

games, play, communication, challenge, competition, teamwork, fun, laugh, flexibility, agility
The Mish!
1 Mar 2019

The Mish!

by Guest | posted in: Music and Drama | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is to build confidence. Preparation Set the scene by arranging a stage area. This can be anything from three chairs pushed together to form a row of seats on a train or something … Continued

games, active, play, self-esteem, confidence, communication, challenge, teamwork, fun
Prop box
1 Mar 2019

Prop box

by Guest | posted in: Music and Drama | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is for girls to be creative and work together as a team to produce a short improvisation. Preparation Collect a selection of props and costumes and place them into a large cardboard box. … Continued

games, active, behaviour, play, evaluation, confidence, communication, fun
Emotion party
1 Mar 2019

Emotion party

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships, Happy To Be Me | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is to develop observational skills and build empathy with others. Preparation None. Instructions Resources Small hand bell.

play, arrival, feelings, confidence, game, communication, fun, introductions
Intro circle
1 Mar 2019

Intro circle

by Guest | posted in: Games | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is to introduce the group to each other and the group leaders. Preparation Clear a large space to carry out the game. Instructions Resources Ball of brightly coloured string or wool

games, play, arrival, confidence, icebreakers, communication, introductions
Magic box
1 Mar 2019

Magic box

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Music and Drama, Games | 0

  Focus To build observation skills through mime. Preparation None. Instructions Resources None.

crafts, games, icebreaker, play, communication, fun
Banana surgery
1 Mar 2019

Banana surgery

by Guest | posted in: Relationships, Group Challenge, Skill Based | 0

  Focus Some things, e.g. relationships, trust and reputation, are easy to break but more difficult to put back together. Preparation Buy bananas – enough for one per group. Make banana surgery kits. Instructions Extension Idea To make it more … Continued

play, communication, teamwork, fun, food
Machines
1 Mar 2019

Machines

by Guest | posted in: Group Challenge, Skill Based | 0

  Focus To encourage girls to work together to achieve a common task. Preparation None. Instructions Resources None. Adaptations If girls in your group cannot participate in the physical elements of the activity, assign a new role of ‘engineer.’ This … Continued

games, active, play, group, communication, challenge, competition, teamwork, free

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