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This practical teamwork game challenges children to organise themselves using logic, communication, and cooperation.

As the rules change, children must adapt their strategies and think carefully about how to succeed together.

How to play

1. Set the challenge

Challenge the children to line up in order based on a chosen category, such as age, alphabetical order of first names, or height.

2. Increase the difficulty to encourage communication

Each time the game is played, increase the level of difficulty:

In round 1, allow children to speak and move freely to organise themselves.
In round 2, allow speaking only, with no moving around once a position has been chosen.
In round 3, allow no speaking at all, requiring children to use gestures, eye contact, and problem-solving skills.

What it teaches

Teamwork and cooperation
Logical thinking
Non-verbal communication
Listening and awareness
Decision-making

Principal's notes

Encourage children to stay calm and patient as the challenge increases. This game is excellent for highlighting different communication styles and works well as a progression activity.

Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.