Mind Map Movement Exploration
Students create themed vocabulary then explore movements representing each word
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About This Activity
Students create themed vocabulary then explore movements representing each word
Quick Info
moderate
20
6m x 6m minimum
Equipment Required
Whiteboard or large paper
1
Coloured markers
3-4
Whiteboard or flip chart
1
Markers or pens
2-3
Whiteboards
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Throwing
Creating Space
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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