Untangle the RopesGrade level: Cycle 2, 3 Activity level: Moderate
Fundamental Techniques: Manipulative Tactics/Problems to Solve: How to get back in a circle Equipment: Ropes Description of Play: · Students are divided in groups of 5-6 · Every student has a rope in his/her right hand · Groups are in a circle to start · 1st student give one end of his/her rope in another student’s left hand · The student that just received a rope does the same thing · Students cannot give a rope to a student immediately on his/her left or right · Once everybody’s hands have 2 ropes, students must untangle and get back in a circle Layer 1: · Play the game Layer 2: · Students are not allowed to talk while untangling the ropes Layer 3: · Only one student per group has his/her eyes open and can talk, the rest of the students have their eyes closed and can’t talk Modifications: · Have bigger groups · Use longer or shorter ropes Safety: · Make sure there is enough space between the groups |