Traffic Lights Speed Control
Students move around space responding to colour commands with different speeds and travelling actions
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About This Activity
Students move around space responding to colour commands with different speeds and travelling actions
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured cones or cards
3 (red, orange, green)
Boundary Markers
4-8 cones
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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