Everyone knows the Mikado game, those little sticks that you drop and have to try to catch, without the other sticks moving. We will play this game with branches from the forest. Let the children take branches of different lengths and thicknesses from the forest and put them in a pile. Now each child gets to take a branch from the pile, without the other branches moving. If the branch does move, the child is out and has to wait for his/her turn. Who has collected the most branches at the end?
A Mikado to play in nature. You combine play, creativity, cooperation and important skills such as problem-solving and resilience.
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Problem-solving
Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus
- Resilience
- Creativity
- Emotional awareness (emotional regulation and communication)
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6-10 years old | 2+ children | 10-30 minutes |