Four Nursery Rhyme Actions Game
Learn and practice four distinct nursery rhyme movements with music stop-and-start format
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About This Activity
Learn and practice four distinct nursery rhyme movements with music stop-and-start format
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Music system with stop/start control
1
Upbeat children's music
Several tracks
Visual nursery rhyme cards
4 cards
Music Player
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Reaction Time
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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