Pirate Day / Pool Noodle Sword Duels
Pool Noodle Sword Duels
Children fence safely with halved pool noodles inside a chalk circle, scoring for a tap below the shoulders. Active, rule-based play.
How to run it
- Cut pool noodles in half.
- Draw a chalk circle for each duel.
- Explain the rules: taps only, below shoulders, stop on 'freeze'.
- Run short rounds and rotate partners.
You will need
- pool noodles
- chalk
Make it easier or harderUse bigger circles for younger children; older children can referee.
SafetyTaps below the shoulders only, no hits to the head, and an educator calls 'freeze' to stop.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children practise self-control and fair play in active games.
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