Dynamic Shapes Travelling
Students travel around mats and respond to shape calls, developing spatial awareness and body control
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About This Activity
Students travel around mats and respond to shape calls, developing spatial awareness and body control
Quick Info
moderate
20
12m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
15 (or 1 per 2 students)
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Balance
Body Control
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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