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Picture-to-Movement Translation

Students use pictures as inspiration to create expressive movement sequences

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About This Activity

Students use pictures as inspiration to create expressive movement sequences

Quick Info

moderate
16
8m x 8m minimum

Equipment Required

Picture collection

15-20 varied images

Display method

1

Props Collection

As needed

Rhythm Method

As needed

Picture cards or images

1 per pair (15-20 different images)

Background music (optional)

1 music system

Cards

As needed

Background Music

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Space

Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Creating Space
Team Play
Body Control

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Self Assessment

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Creative Expression

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity