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Activity: Human Knot

Human Knot is a fun, cooperative challenge game, in which the group is tasked with untangling the group’s arms and forming a circle.

Summary

  1. Children will be put into teams.
  2. They must hold hands with others in their group creating a knot.
  3. They must then try to untangle themselves without breaking the circle.

    Key Facts

  • OAA
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Competitive Team Game
  • Non-orienteering resources
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