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Solving problems with good teamwork in a challenge

Lesson details

Learning outcome

I can collaborate effectively with my team to devise a successful strategy.

Key learning points

  1. Move: moving quickly and accurately can help us to complete challenges faster.
  2. Think: developing strategies through collaboration can make our team successful.
  3. Feel: following the rules and giving our best shows determination.
  4. Connect: listening to others and including all team members shows respect.

Keywords

  • Challenge - test of ability or skill

  • Strategy - a plan for achieving success

  • Collaborate - to work together with one or more people to achieve a common goal

Common misconception

Teams only take notice the ideas shared by the loudest team member.

Remind pupils to encourage all teammates to share ideas, so that everyone feels included, especially those who may not contribute often and remain quiet in the backgound of everything.

Teacher tip

The equipment list is for illustration purposes only; use whatever is available in your setting.

Equipment

a few balls, beanbags, quoits, cones, floor markers, hoops, pom poms, ribbons, exercise cards (see additional materials)

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
(Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

4 Questions

Q1.
What do we call a plan for completing a challenge?

a guess
a mistake
Correct answer: a strategy

Q2.
What can we do with our strategy if it isn’t working?

Correct answer: change it
keep it
try it again

Q3.
What can we do when we talk to our teammates kindly and use encouraging comments?

silence them
Correct answer: motivate them
challenge them

Q4.
What do we call a task that is difficult and helps you to show your skills?

Correct answer: a challenge
an exercise
a story

4 Questions

Q1.
What is it called when a team comes together to create a plan?

competition
complaining
Correct answer: collaboration

Q2.
How can we show respect to our teammates?

Correct answer: listen to them
ignore their ideas
talk over them

Q3.
How should you try to move when completing a timed physical challenge?

however you want
Correct answer: quickly and accurately
slowly and loudly

Q4.
What is the best way to work as a team?

be the boss
ignore quiet people
Correct answer: include everyone

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