Connections Warm-up
Dynamic warm-up where students travel around mats and connect body parts with partners on command
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students travel around mats and connect body parts with partners on command
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
8-15
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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