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Activity: Sponge Run

Sponge Run is an exciting, cooperative game in which children must work together in teams to transfer water from one bucket to another using only sponges.

Summary

  1. Teams will work transfer water from one bucket to another using only sponges.
  2. They must run with wet sponges above their head to fill the bucket.
  3. Teams must work together and cooperate effectively to transfer the water.

    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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