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Poetry Movement Creation

Children listen to poetry lines and create movements inspired by the words and imagery

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About This Activity

Children listen to poetry lines and create movements inspired by the words and imagery

Quick Info

moderate
20
6m x 8m minimum

Equipment Required

Age-appropriate poem

1 copy, large print or displayed

Display method

1 (board, screen, or large paper)

Poem lines or word cards

15-20 different lines

Clipboards or hard surfaces (optional)

1 per pair

Cards

As needed

Clipboards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Creating Space
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Creative Expression

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity