Challenge Day / Silent Team Jigsaw
Silent Team Jigsaw
Teams complete a jigsaw without speaking, using only gestures to communicate and cooperate.
How to run it
- Give each team a jigsaw suited to their age.
- Explain the rule: no talking, only gestures.
- Start the timer and let teams work silently.
- Discuss afterwards how they communicated without words.
You will need
- jigsaw puzzles
- timer
Make it easier or harderUse fewer pieces for younger children; older children can swap one piece with another team via gestures.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 2Communicating without words builds new communication strategies and teamwork.
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