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Contrasting Body Shapes

Children create and transition between long/thin and small/curled body shapes to develop body awareness and control

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About This Activity

Children create and transition between long/thin and small/curled body shapes to develop body awareness and control

Quick Info

moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Mats

1 per pair (15 mats for 30 children)

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 2
Reception

Suitable Sports

Fundamental Movement Skills

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Engaging

Space

Indoor
Small Space

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Differentiation

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Balance
Body Control
Coordination

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity