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Activity: Crocs in the River


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How to Play

  • Three intrepid explorers have to take the gold (the ball) from one bank of the river to the other.
  • But in the river there are 2 hungry crocodiles that love gold.
  • Explorers are not allowed to dribble or run with ball and Crocodiles can only move sideways on their line.
  • The kid with the ball has to track the movement of all of their teammates and the crocs and decide who is open for the pass.
  • The kids without the ball have to keep track of the crocs and make sure they move into an open space to receive the next pass.

Equipment Required

  • 20 x cones,
  • 8 x flat spots,

  • 1 x ball of any kind (mixture of large and small)
Equipment

Focus

For Children to Be Able To:

  1. Remain balanced when
changing direction
  2. Change direction in relation to an object and
    other players
  3. Find open spaces

 

Be Sure to:

  1. Explain the activity clearly. There are a few moving parts
  2. Ask open questions to give the children a chance to solve problems themselves
  3. Use the child’s name when you praise them for their efforts

Things to Consider

ACTIVITY 2

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