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Rope House

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Length of rope configured to look like a Rope House

Rope House

Challenging team puzzle that inspires possibility.

  • Inspires creativity
  • Powerful metaphor
  • Fosters collaboration
  • Multiple challenges

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, visit the Resources tab to download a Print+Play ‘house’ shape diagram to share with your group.
  2. Distribute a length of rope to each person or small group.
  3. Instruct each person/group to manipulate the entire length of rope to reflect the shape on the card.
  4. The shape is two-dimensional and must be laid upon a flat surface (table, floor, etc.)
  5. Explain that there are multiple levels of success:
    – Level 1: to create the identical ‘house’ shape.
    – Level 2: as above, but without the rope crossing over itself, or doubling up.
    – Level 3: as above, but with the two ends of the rope beginning and ending in the same position.
  6. Encourage your group to seek a solution for each level.
  7. With most groups seeking a solution to Level 3, conclude the activity.
  8. Debrief your group’s experience.

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Comments (5)

  1. Jennifer Plourde

    Is Level 3 possible?

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Hi Jennifer. The answer to your question is embedded in the content above, ie the Leadership Tips tab.

  2. Brad

    Just had a go with my Year 5 class. They had a great time, all groups achieved Level One Success and one group even got to Level Two. Great engagement and good discussion about leadership and taking turns.

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Glad you enjoyed it Brad. Tough challenge for 10-11 year olds, so I’m pleased one of the groups achieved Level 2 status. Did you wend in the message about ‘what is possible?’ with this group?

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