Pathway Cone Designer
Students create and follow different pathway shapes using cone markers to understand zig-zag and curved routes
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About This Activity
Students create and follow different pathway shapes using cone markers to understand zig-zag and curved routes
Quick Info
low
20
15m x 15m minimum for full class
Equipment Required
Cones
2 per student (60 total)
Formation cards
As needed
Pathway planning sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Body Control
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Fitness Activity
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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