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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