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Spy School / Laser Maze Spy Training

Laser Maze Spy Training

Children crawl under and step over wool laser lines and sneak past sleeping guards in a spy obstacle course.

How to run it

  1. Tie wool between chairs or posts at different heights.
  2. Set cones and stations for sneaking and crawling.
  3. Choose a guard who sits with closed eyes and listens.
  4. Children take turns sneaking through without touching the wool.

You will need

  • wool
  • cones
  • chairs
Make it easier or harderRaise the lines for younger children, or add a timer for older children.
SafetyTie wool loosely so it breaks away, and never at neck height.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop balance, coordination and body awareness.

Fits these theme days

Spy SchoolObstacle Course DayNinja Obstacle DayDetective DayChallenge Day

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