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Silly Tasks Day / Silly Tasks Judging Panel

Silly Tasks Judging Panel

An educator plays the dramatic judge, awarding points for creativity, effort and teamwork as teams complete silly tasks across the day.

How to run it

  1. Set up a scoreboard where everyone can see it.
  2. Explain the judging criteria, such as creativity, teamwork and effort.
  3. Award points after each silly task with a short, fun comment.
  4. Announce final scores and celebrate every team's best moment.

You will need

  • whiteboard or scoreboard
  • markers
  • task cards
Make it easier or harderLet older children take turns on the judging panel with an educator.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Clear criteria and feedback help children reflect on effort, teamwork and creative thinking.

Fits these theme days

Silly Tasks DayGame Show DayChallenge Day

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