Alphabet Shape Mats
Children form letter shapes with their bodies on mats, developing body awareness and letter recognition
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About This Activity
Children form letter shapes with their bodies on mats, developing body awareness and letter recognition
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
15-20
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Small Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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