Animal Character Wake-Up
Students wake up and move like chosen animals, incorporating stretching and movement exploration
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About This Activity
Students wake up and move like chosen animals, incorporating stretching and movement exploration
Quick Info
8 mins
moderate
25
8m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Animal picture cards
10-15 different animals
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Fun
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Flexibility
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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