Talent Show Day / Who Can Do It Longest?
Who Can Do It Longest?
Children try quick endurance challenges like bouncing a ball, skipping, whistling or jumping, mixed with speedy general-knowledge rounds, to see who can keep going longest.
How to run it
- Set up a few challenge spots with balls, skipping ropes and a timer.
- Explain each challenge and demonstrate how it is timed.
- Run each challenge in small groups and record the longest times.
- Mix in quick-fire general-knowledge rounds between physical challenges.
You will need
- balls
- skipping ropes
- timer
- question cards
Make it easier or harderYounger children can have shorter goal times; older children can invent and lead new challenges.
SafetyLeave space between children with skipping ropes and offer water breaks.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children test their stamina and persistence, building physical wellbeing and a willingness to keep trying.
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