When it comes to helping Year 7 students work better as a team and solve problems during outdoor education, there are some really fun games that I think work great. Here are a few of my favorites:
Orienteering is a cool way to learn how to find your way using a map and a compass. In this game, groups try to find special points on the map. They have to talk to each other and make a plan. It’s all about teamwork!
Games like the "Trust Fall" or "Blindfolded Obstacle Course" help students trust one another. In the blindfolded game, one person can’t see and their team has to guide them around. This helps students learn how to communicate clearly and rely on their teammates.
Activities like "The Human Knot" or puzzles that feel like an "Escape Room" are great for problem-solving. In "The Human Knot," students have to untangle themselves while holding hands. In puzzles, they work together to figure things out quickly. These activities help them think critically as a team.
You can create a game where teams need to survive with only a few things, like building a shelter or starting a fire. This pushes them to think deeply about how to use their resources. They need to talk and plan together, using each person’s strengths.
These games not only help students get better at solving problems, but they also make outdoor learning super fun and exciting!
When it comes to helping Year 7 students work better as a team and solve problems during outdoor education, there are some really fun games that I think work great. Here are a few of my favorites:
Orienteering is a cool way to learn how to find your way using a map and a compass. In this game, groups try to find special points on the map. They have to talk to each other and make a plan. It’s all about teamwork!
Games like the "Trust Fall" or "Blindfolded Obstacle Course" help students trust one another. In the blindfolded game, one person can’t see and their team has to guide them around. This helps students learn how to communicate clearly and rely on their teammates.
Activities like "The Human Knot" or puzzles that feel like an "Escape Room" are great for problem-solving. In "The Human Knot," students have to untangle themselves while holding hands. In puzzles, they work together to figure things out quickly. These activities help them think critically as a team.
You can create a game where teams need to survive with only a few things, like building a shelter or starting a fire. This pushes them to think deeply about how to use their resources. They need to talk and plan together, using each person’s strengths.
These games not only help students get better at solving problems, but they also make outdoor learning super fun and exciting!