Representational Gesture Creator
Students create and refine gestures that represent ideas symbolically rather than literally
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About This Activity
Students create and refine gestures that represent ideas symbolically rather than literally
Quick Info
low
16
6m x 6m minimum
Equipment Required
Theme cards
1 set
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Creating Space
Catching
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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