All tied up

Play the game

1. Divide into small groups. 
2. Each group should form a circle, facing inwards. 
3. Each player should get a scarf, and tie one end of it around their right wrist. They should leave as much scarf as possible dangling, like a tail. 
4. Each player should look to their left and take hold of their neighbour’s dangling scarf with their left hand. 
5. Players should tie the scarf they are holding to their own left wrist.

This can be challenging – make sure players take their time and take it in turns. Offer help if needed. 

6. Complete tasks, without untying your knots.
7. Check that scarves are not tied too tightly. Make sure there’s enough space between young people. 

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We’ve come up with some ideas to inspire you, but you can use whatever’s available to challenge the teams.

Get the hang of it:

• Perform a Mexican wave.
• Touch your toes.
• Touch the head of the person on your right.
• Turn your circle into a different shape – try a triangle, rectangle, or heart.

Challenge yourselves:

• Build a structure from wooden blocks or cardboard boxes.
• Hop or skip from one end of the room to the other.
• Decorate a cake, or some biscuits.
• Create a piece of art (for example by laying down a large piece of paper and using paintbrushes or sponges dipped in paint).
• Throw a ball around the circle, and play catch.

Become a pro:

• Complete a jigsaw puzzle.
• Tie your shoelaces.
• Wrap a present.
• Make a sandwich.
• Tie a knot in a length of rope.