Formation Stations Musical Challenge
Students travel around the room responding to dynamic calls and forming groups based on formation posters when music stops
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About This Activity
Students travel around the room responding to dynamic calls and forming groups based on formation posters when music stops
Quick Info
moderate
24
8m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Formation posters
6-8
Music system
1
Era Posters
As needed
Tunnel Systems
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Body Control
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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