Giant Tic-Tac-Toe Relay
Giant tic-tac-toe relay: teams race to place pinnies in a hoop grid, trying to make three in a row.
How to play
- Set up a 3×3 grid of hoops.
- Two teams with different pinnie colors line up.
- One student at a time runs to place a pinnie in a hoop.
- First team to make three in a row wins.
Rules
- One pinnie per turn.
- Wait for your teammate to return.
Variations
Easier
Walking.
Standard
Running.
Harder
Pinnies can be moved after all are placed.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: strategist.
- Very inclusive.
Learning goals
- Develop strategy.
- Improve speed.
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