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Vocabulary to Movement Creation

Students create original movements inspired by themed vocabulary words and share ideas with the group

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About This Activity

Students create original movements inspired by themed vocabulary words and share ideas with the group

Quick Info

moderate
20
8m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Whiteboard/flipchart

1

Markers/pens

Set of 3-4

Themed vocabulary list

6-8 words

Whiteboards

As needed

Markers

As needed

Word List

As needed

Whiteboard or large paper

1

Markers or pens

2-3

Vocabulary prompt cards

Optional

Cards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Dance

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Creating Space
Team Play
Body Control
Decision Making

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Creative Expression

Weather

Indoor Suitable
All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect