Divide the class into small groups.

• Give each group 2 gym mats.
• Start the teams at one end of hall, and tell the children that they have to move to the other end without touching the floor, i.e. start on one mat, jump to the next, pass the back mat forward and repeat the sequence.
• If any of the teams touches the floor, you might want to send them back to the start!

This is a great way to encourage the children to co-operate and builds team spirit.

Extenson ideas for this activity (contributed by Billy Ainscough):

• As the children are making their way across the hall/yard, one of them should be blindfolded.  This makes the team think more carefully.
• In the middle of the hall you could place some sort of obstacle that the teams have to climb over or go under.
• You could also put a time limit on the game.
• You could make the mats smaller or give the teams sacks that can only take 4/5 pupils at one time.  This now means that one member has to make several trips back and forward.  I call this one 'The Ferryman'.
• If you're feeling really mean you could encompass all of the above in one game.

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