Traffic Lights Command Game
Children respond to different coloured commands with specific movements, developing listening skills and movement variety
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About This Activity
Children respond to different coloured commands with specific movements, developing listening skills and movement variety
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 15m minimum for full movements
Equipment Required
Red cones or markers
6-8
Yellow cones or markers
6-8
Green cones or markers
6-8
Cones
As needed
Coloured Cones
As needed
Red cones
As needed
Yellow cones
As needed
Green cones
As needed
Suitable For
Reception
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Intro to PE
Athletics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Differentiation
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
No Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skill Game
Fitness Activity
Weather
All Weather
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