Emotional Movement Motifs Activity

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About This Activity

Students explore and develop movements that represent different emotions, creating recognisable motifs for happy, sad, and surprised feelings

Quick Info

moderate

10m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Optional background music

1 music system

Emotion word cards (optional)

3-6 cards

Background Music

As needed

Cards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative

Inclusive

Engaging

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery

Cooperative Learning

Space

Indoor

Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Creating Space

Body Control

Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Creative Expression

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity