Warm Up Athletics Activities for EYFS

Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the area, then collect balls from cones and transfer them to empty cones on command

Students respond to coloured signals with different movement patterns to warm up their bodies

Fast-paced team game where students flip cups up or down, developing quick decision-making and fine motor skills

Dynamic warm-up where children travel around space and must freeze instantly on command

Dynamic warm-up where students explore different movement speeds by changing 'gears' from slow walking to running, developing pace control and spatial awareness

Students find partners, count down together, and jump simultaneously to achieve high five in the air

Dynamic warm-up where students run freely and transport objects on signal, developing spatial awareness and control

Fast-paced tag game where Spidermen throw soft bibs to freeze runners who must be rescued by teammates

Children respond to different 'bean' commands with creative movements while developing listening skills and spatial awareness

Children respond to different coloured commands with specific movements, developing listening skills and movement variety