There are lots of Key Punch variations out there - let's add another - why not. We already have the numbers! (If you haven't done so yet, check out Key Punch: The Overlap recently posted at the FDblog.) A colleague of mine (Thanks Kevin!) recently presented this version of the activity to a group during a "Points Challenge" program. This was one of the stations. Any number of different teams could play. A team needed to have 6 to 8 players to make an attempt - multiple attempts could be made by any one team and that team would then record there best score (see Scoring below.) .
Set Up: Numbered spots from 1 to 30 are scattered out on top of one or two table(s) (easier access to the spots). One Rubber Chicken and one stop watch is provided - left out on top of the table(s). (See photo above.)
Directions:
- When the team of 6 to 8 players is ready (any amount of planning and practice can be taken), someone on the team says "GO" and starts the stopwatch.
- One player picks up the rubber chicken and touches it to spot Number 1 - any part of the chicken can touch the spot.
- This first person "hands off" (not throws) the chicken to another player in the group. This player must then touch the Number 2 spot with the chicken and then hand off the chicken to someone else in the group. This process continues until all 30 spots are touched by the chicken. (Whack-A-Mole-esk)
- No player, using the chicken, is allowed to touch two or more numbered spots in a row.
- When the number 30 spot is touched, the time stops - someone needs to stop the stopwatch.
Scoring:
- Under 60 Seconds: 200 Points
- 61 to 90 Seconds: 100 Points
- 91 to 120 Seconds: 50 Points
- Over 120 Seconds: You might want to try again!
Upon observation of a number of teams, the activity was energizing and exciting for them. And yes, under 60 seconds is possible! Of course, with good "teamwork!"
Have FUN out there!
Chris Cavert, Ed.D.
Chris Cavert, Ed.D.
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