Jungle Animal Awakening
Children lie down as sleeping jungle animals and wake up to move around when their animal is called
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About This Activity
Children lie down as sleeping jungle animals and wake up to move around when their animal is called
Quick Info
5 mins
moderate
15
6m x 6m minimum
Equipment Required
Music Player
1
Jungle sound effects or calm music
1 track
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Creating Space
Team Play
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Warm Up
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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