Poetry in Motion
Small groups collaborate to transform poetic language into creative movement sequences
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About This Activity
Small groups collaborate to transform poetic language into creative movement sequences
Quick Info
15 mins
moderate
24
25m x 20m for multiple groups
Equipment Required
Poem verses/copies
6-8 different verses
Clipboards or hard surfaces
6-8
Timer or stopwatch
1
Poems
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Timer
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skills
Creating Space
Team Play
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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