Mirroring and Matching Partners
Partner work exploring mirroring and matching movements to develop compositional understanding
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About This Activity
Partner work exploring mirroring and matching movements to develop compositional understanding
Quick Info
moderate
20
12m x 12m minimum for 10 pairs
Equipment Required
Mirroring and matching resource cards
5-8 cards
Mats
8-10
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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