Emotion Exploration Stations
Students explore showing different emotions through movement in a structured way
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About This Activity
Students explore showing different emotions through movement in a structured way
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
25
8m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Emotion word cards
8-10 cards
Whiteboard and markers
1 set
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Catching
Body Control
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Values
Empathy
Communication
Cooperation
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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