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Feel Good Friday / Buddy Obstacle Course

Buddy Obstacle Course

Pairs complete an obstacle course while linked arm in arm, working together to get through each challenge.

How to run it

  1. Set up a course with cones, hoops and balance lines.
  2. Pair children and loosely link arms or tie a soft scarf around their wrists.
  3. Have pairs complete the course while communicating.
  4. Swap partners and discuss what helped.

You will need

  • cones
  • hoops
  • soft scarves
Make it easier or harderKeep the course simple for younger children; older children can do it with one partner blindfolded.
SafetyTie scarves loosely and match partners by size.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Children communicate and cooperate to complete a shared challenge.

Fits these theme days

Feel Good FridayFriendship DayTeamwork DayObstacle Course Day

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