Pathway Painters
Students imagine painting pathways with their feet as they create different route shapes through space
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About This Activity
Students imagine painting pathways with their feet as they create different route shapes through space
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Boundary Markers
4-8
Large paper sheets (optional)
1-2
Sun Markers
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Creating Space
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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