Musical Sliding Statues
Children practice sliding movements to music and freeze like statues when music stops, with gentle team competition element
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About This Activity
Children practice sliding movements to music and freeze like statues when music stops, with gentle team competition element
Quick Info
moderate
20
12m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Music system
1
Boundary Markers
4-6
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Fundamental Movement Skills
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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