How fast can you run through a zig-zag of cones?
Games
How many dishes can you make starting with the same ingredients?
Food
How many things can you make from an old plastic bottle?
Craft
Hunt the Horcrux. Either a treasure hunt with clues or a wide game like capture the flag…you decide!
Games
Hunt unicorn blood in the forbidden forest
Games
Icebreaker: Get to know the people around you by the colours of sweets they pick
Games
If you could have any superpower what would it be and why? Discuss and debate then vote for who’s power you think is the best
Other
If you had to leave home suddenly and you only had one meal left, what would you choose and why? Make it and share it with friends, family.
Food
If you had to leave home, what would be your top 10 things to take?
Other
If you were deserted on a desert island and you could have one last meal of your choosing flown in to you, what would you choose and why? Why not cook/make it for your unit to try?!
Food
Improve your night vision and cook up a carrot based recipe
Food
In 17th Century ‘Bride Pie’ was more common than cake. Baked with a glass ring inside, whoever found the ring was said to marry next. Make your own pie, sweet or savoury
Food
In a group create your own diversity tree with hand prints for the leaves. What is the trunk that holds you all together?
Craft
In China, bamboo poles are used to construct scaffolding. Use pioneering poles as a replacement and have a go at building your own tower or construction
Other
In England farming, agriculture and food production are industries on which the country has been built. Find out about local food producers near your meeting place. Why not invite some of them to join you at a meeting or visit them to find out what t
Food
In groups demonstrate what diversity and equality mean to you
Games
In Japan, brides were originally painted head to toe in white to declare her maiden status to the Gods. Try your hand at face painting
Craft
In pairs race to see who can pop 10 balloons the fastest without using your hands and feet - get creative!
Games
In small groups create a panda/bamboo themed game for others to try. You could invent a new game or you could adapt a game you already know well. You should teach your game to at least one other group
Games
In small groups do some research about English traditions and other things England is famous for. Present your findings in a fun and interesting way to the rest of your unit!
Other
In small groups make a suit of armour using recycled materials
Craft
In small groups plan to make foods from around the world then swap and taste them all.
Food
In small groups, do some research and find out what pandas eat, present your information in a fun way to the rest of your unit
Food
In Sweden, Easter is celebrated by children dressing up as witches and wizards. Play the wizard game.
Games
In teams make a sculpture to show one of the characteristics of the Dog. Use basic materials such as Play-Doh or tin foil
Craft
In teams of 3 test your loyalty, honesty and sense of responsibility
Games
In teams use only your body to make the shape of something green, purple or red
Games
In teams work together to build a shelter but only walk sideways like a crab
Games
In the 16th century people went house to house ‘mumming’, impersonating souls of the dead in exchange for good fortune. Fold an origami fortune teller to find out your fortune.
Craft
In the 19th Century traditions included dream interpretation - find out how and have a go at interpreting your own dreams.
Other
In the Staffordshire area? Invite Sisters Against Plastic to your meeting to find out more about their story!
Other
In wartime it is difficult to get resources so people get used to ‘make do and mend’ learn how to mend your old clothes or make a wearable item from something recycled
Craft
In WW2 there was a shortage of new toys and games so people often swapped games or created new ones. Hold a toy/game swap in your unit
Games
Install a water butt at home or at your meeting place to collect rain water. Use your collected water to grow your own fruit and veg
Food
Invent an alter ego for your secret self
Other
Invite a regional bee inspector to visit your group so you can find out more about bees
Other
Invite an animal handler to come and talk to you about hedgies - find out some fun facts and handle one for yourself
Other
Invite someone from a different country to come and talk to your group about their culture and their traditional foods. Maybe they could show you how to make them or you could have a go yourself!
Food
Invite someone to bring bagpipes to your unit and have a go
Other
Invite someone to your meeting to teach you about survival skills.
Other
It is believed that Halloween originates from the Gaelic festival Samhain…find out about the festival and see which traditions you still continue today.
Other
Jelly beans are popular in USA at Easter. Play the ‘Bean Game’
Games
Julia Child (famous chef) was previously an intelligence officer. Try cooking one of her recipes
Food
Jump through your own flaming hoop. Tie ribbon tissue paper onto a hula hoop then try jumping through without touching the flames. Crash mats may be needed for a soft/injury free landing!
Games
Keep and decorate a plastic bottle and reuse it
Food
Kindness is an under-rated superpower. Be kind and cook for a friend, family member or a lonely neighbour…you might just make their day!
Food
Knights need many skills. Learn about fencing/archery and have a go maybe take a trip to your local fencing/archery club
Games
Knot a friendship bracelet using the colours of a Pride flag of choice
Craft
Knot your own Paracord ‘Snake’ Bracelet
Craft
Lace is traditionally used on wedding dresses. Try your hand at lacemaking
Craft
Learn about a famous artist, when they lived and the work they made
Other
Learn about chocolate tempering and make your own chocolate frogs. Add in some popping candy for a truly tong-tingling experience!
Food
Learn about daily hygiene and positive habits for well-being
Other
Learn about different constellations in Astronomy and stitch your favourite constellation onto black card, learning how to sew
Craft
Learn about different kinds of fish and how you can identify them. Why not find out what you can do to protect endangered fish?!
Food
Learn about foods that can boost your mood and cook with them
Food
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