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Shape It Up

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Second graders work together to gather communication skills; practice leadership, trust, and respect; and experience creativity in this indoor/outdoor activity. They must work together to manipulate a rope in certain forms.

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cooperation, teamwork

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cooperation, teamwork, english language arts

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