Bear Crawl with Dead Ants Signal Game
Students move in bear crawl position and react quickly to signal by lying on backs with limbs up
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About This Activity
Students move in bear crawl position and react quickly to signal by lying on backs with limbs up
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Whistle or drum
1
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Differentiation
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Reaction Time
Core Strength
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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