Body Part String Puppets
Students imagine invisible strings attached to different body parts, leading movement around the space
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About This Activity
Students imagine invisible strings attached to different body parts, leading movement around the space
Quick Info
moderate
20
8m x 8m minimum
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
No Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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