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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