# Cooperation Challenge Game Set This printable game set includes two cooperative team-building challenges: **Human Knot** and **Minefield**. Each challenge card provides step-by-step instructions, equipment lists, role cards, and facilitator tips. Simply print and cut the cards for each group. --- ## Equipment List (Per Station) - Ropes or sturdy string (one per group) - Blindfolds (one per team for Minefield) - Cones or small objects to mark boundaries - Stopwatch or timer - Printable challenge cards (below) --- ## Printable Challenge Cards ### 1. Human Knot **Materials Needed:**
- 1 rope or piece of string (to define circle space, optional)
- Open floor space

**Step-by-Step Instructions:**
1. Form groups of 4–6 students in a small circle.
2. Each student reaches across and grabs two different classmates’ hands.
3. Without letting go, work together to untangle the “knot” and form a circle.
4. Use verbal planning, patience, and turn-taking.
5. Celebrate when the group untangles!

**Role Cards:**
- Facilitator: Guides discussion before starting to designate who suggests moves.
- Timekeeper: Watches the clock and reports remaining time.
- Connector: Makes sure everyone feels included and speaks up if they’re stuck.

**Facilitator Tips:**
- Encourage one person to speak at a time.
- Ask the group to pause and plan if they get stuck.
- Remind students to speak respectfully and listen actively. --- ### 2. Minefield **Materials Needed:**
- 8–12 cones or small objects (“mines”)
- One blindfold per team
- Open course area (10×10 ft) marked by cones

**Step-by-Step Instructions:**
1. In each group, assign one student as the **Navigator** (blindfolded) and the rest as **Guides**.
2. Guides stand outside the course and give only verbal directions (e.g., “Two steps forward, turn right”).
3. Navigator moves slowly, listening carefully to avoid mines.
4. If the Navigator touches a cone, pause and reset to the start.
5. Rotate roles until everyone has been Navigator and Guide.

**Role Cards:**
- Navigator: Follows verbal instructions; practices active listening.
- Lead Guide: Gives clear, concise directions.
- Checker: Asks Navigator to confirm each instruction (“Did you hear ‘left’?”).

**Facilitator Tips:**
- Model concise directional language (left, right, forward, back).
- Encourage Guides to pause between directions and check understanding.
- Emphasize positive reinforcement: “Great job!” and “You’re almost there!”. --- **How to Use:**
1. Print each challenge card set (4–6 copies per class).
2. Distribute one set to each group station.
3. Provide the equipment list items at each station.
4. Let students read their cards and manage roles independently, while you circulate to support. Have fun strengthening cooperation and communication!

Mary Hanna

1 Lessons

The Cooperation Challenge

1 Lessons

The Cooperation Challenge