Raindrop Tiptoeing
Children move lightly around space like raindrops, developing spatial awareness and gentle movement quality
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About This Activity
Children move lightly around space like raindrops, developing spatial awareness and gentle movement quality
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Drum or music player
1
Music Player
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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