Mirror Imaging Partners
Partners face each other with one leading slow movements while the other mirrors exactly
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About This Activity
Partners face each other with one leading slow movements while the other mirrors exactly
Quick Info
low
20
12m x 8m minimum for 20 students
Equipment Required
Number cards or bibs
15 of each number
Cards
As needed
No equipment required
0
No equipment needed
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Group Work
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Timing
Team Play
Body Control
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
No Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Self-Control
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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