Musical Statues with Walking Practice
Classic musical statues game with focus on demonstrating quality walking technique and immediate stopping
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Classic musical statues game with focus on demonstrating quality walking technique and immediate stopping
Quick Info
moderate
20
12m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Music player/speaker
1
Bean bags (dinosaur eggs)
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Fundamental Movement Skills
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Bean Bag Galloping ChallengeChildren gallop while manipulating bean bags, responding to commands to put down and collect bags in a musical chairs style game
- Cross the PondAn engaging movement game where children act as frogs crossing a pond using different jumping techniques on lily pads and rocks, with freeze balance challenges
- Rob the NestTeams take turns to collect objects from a central 'nest' within a time limit
- Boulders Dodging ChallengeExciting game where children dodge soft 'boulders' while crossing mountain terrain
- Cross the Stream Movement ChallengePartner activity comparing efficiency of different locomotor skills over distance
- Fill Your HouseTeam throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses
- Freeze and Unfreeze Reaction GameA fast-paced game where children practice stopping safely and listening to commands
- Partner Cone Racing ChallengePartners work together to turn cones over and back in a timed challenge, developing speed and cooperation