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One-Minute Challenge Day / Cup Stacking Pyramid

Cup Stacking Pyramid

Children race to build and unstack a pyramid of plastic cups within 60 seconds.

How to run it

  1. Give each child or pair a set of plastic cups.
  2. Demonstrate a simple pyramid build.
  3. Start a 60-second timer.
  4. Build and unstack the pyramid before time runs out.

You will need

  • plastic cups
  • timer
Make it easier or harderUse fewer cups for younger children; older children can try bigger pyramids.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children develop coordination and persistence.

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One-Minute Challenge DayGame Show DayChallenge DayGames Day

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