Equipment / Materials

• Number cards or slips of paper with numbers

Setup Instructions

1. Prepare number cards or slips of paper with numbers.
2. Decide how you will give each person a number (e.g., as they enter the room or assign on the spot).
3. Explain the rules clearly to all participants before starting.

Game Play Instructions

1. Hand out a number to each person. Ensure everyone understands they cannot show or communicate their number verbally.
2. Explain the rules:
   • No talking at all.
   • No making sounds to indicate their number.
   • No holding up fingers to indicate their number.
3. Instruct the participants to arrange themselves in numerical order, following the rules.
4. Once they believe they are in order, check their arrangement to see if they are correct.

Additional Notes

Variations

• Line up by birthday (month and day).
• Line up by exact age (a little different than birthday because they must consider the year also).
• Line up by shoe size.

Safety

• Ensure the play area is free from obstacles to prevent tripping.
• Monitor the group to make sure everyone is participating and safe.

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