Zoo Animal Movement Adventure
Children travel around space mimicking different animal movements to develop fundamental motor skills
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About This Activity
Children travel around space mimicking different animal movements to develop fundamental motor skills
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Boundary Markers
8-12
Animal picture cards
8-10
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Creating Space
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Warm Up
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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