Giant's Forest Movement Game
Children explore different travelling movements through an imaginary forest, responding to signals with freeze positions
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About This Activity
Children explore different travelling movements through an imaginary forest, responding to signals with freeze positions
Quick Info
high
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Music Player
1
Tambourine or signal device
1
Boundary Markers
4-8
Tambourine
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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