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Cereal box challenge
25 Sep 2019

Cereal box challenge

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

Resources One empty cereal box and a pair of scissors

communication, play, games, challenge, agility, flexibility, laugh, fun, teamwork, competition
Marshmallow and spaghetti tower
25 Sep 2019

Marshmallow and spaghetti tower

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

Focus This activity is a fun way to explore what is needed to make a structure secure and to practice problem solving. This is also great to to with a parent or sibling to learn the importance of working as … Continued

icebreaker, communication, teamwork, fun, engineering
Human table football
23 Sep 2019

Human table football

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

    Preparation Mark out the pitch, including goal lines and sides, and also the lines the girls have to stand on.  Game Instructions Split the girls into groups of eight – four forward, three at the back and a goalkeeper  … Continued

teamwork, fun, cooperation, active games, football
Hula hoop relay race
23 Sep 2019

Hula hoop relay race

by Ellie | posted in: Warm up games, Group Challenge, Games, Physical | 0

  Focus This game is all about having fun and working together. Preparation All you’ll need is to make sure you’ve got at least two hula hoops and plenty of space. Game Instructions Split the girls into two teams  All girls … Continued

fun, active games, cooperation, teamwork
Music Around
5 Apr 2019

Music Around

by Guest | posted in: Warm up games, Music and Drama | 0

  Focus This activity encourage girls to listen to each other. It also develops confidence in using their voices. Preparation Make rolls of newspaper. Instructions Resources Words and music of simple rounds

instruments, harmony, actions, creativity, singing, music, teamwork, confidence
Running games
5 Apr 2019

Running games

by Guest | posted in: Games, Physical, Warm up games | 0

  Focus These games will get everyone active and enjoying themselves. Preparation None. Instructions Resources Newspaper.

silly, fast paced, intro, listening, fun, teamwork, running, active, energy
Self-esteem and media images
1 Mar 2019

Self-esteem and media images

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships | 0

  Focus This activity is a visual method of raising awareness of the influences which exist in the media and society and the effects they can have on individuals. Preparation Before the session write on flipchart paper a dictionary definition … Continued

respect, reflection, impact, feelings, self-esteem, confidence, resilience, communication, challenge, teamwork, art
Co-op circle
1 Mar 2019

Co-op circle

by Guest | posted in: Warm up games, Group Challenge | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is to create a group circle by working together. It needs a sizeable group to work well. If you have less than ten girls the task will be too easy and the cooperation … Continued

fun, teamwork, challenge, communication, confidence, icebreaker, active, games
The news
1 Mar 2019

The news

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

  Focus The aim of this activity is to build communication skills by developing short news bulletins based on a newspaper report. It takes a familiar form of information giving and encourages the girls to develop their own presentation skills. … Continued

reflection, confidence, communication, teamwork, reading, creativity, current affairs, writing

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