The Giant in the Forest
A magical story-based warm-up where students move like forest creatures and freeze in shapes to trick a giant
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About This Activity
A magical story-based warm-up where students move like forest creatures and freeze in shapes to trick a giant
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Music Player
1
Tambourine or percussion
1
Visual shape cards
3 large cards
Boundary Markers
4-8 cones
Tambourine
As needed
Cards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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