Cooperative Pirate Ship
Cooperative pirate ship: the bench is the ship's deck and the floor is a sea full of sharks.
How to play
- Set up one or two benches with hoops around them.
- The whole group climbs onto the deck.
- The captain gives orders: line up by height, by birthday, or switch ends without falling into the sea.
- If someone falls, the group restarts that order.
Rules
- Help by holding hands, never pushing.
- Step down from the sides, don't jump.
Variations
Easier
Benches side by side for more space.
Standard
One bench and three orders.
Harder
Complete the orders in silence, using gestures.
Adaptations
- Balance difficulties: bench flipped (wide side) and partner help.
- Limited mobility: be the captain.
Learning goals
- Improve dynamic balance.
- Develop cooperation and communication.
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