Animal Movement Relay
Imitating animal movements develops various gross motor skills and body awareness.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Jungles
- Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Move like jungle animals
- Follow movement instructions
- Develop different locomotion patterns
Materials
- Animal picture cards
- Open space
- Cones or markers
Instructions
Call out animals—children move accordingly: slither like snakes, leap like frogs, stomp like elephants.
Educator tip
Demonstrate each movement first. Celebrate creative interpretations.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe movement variety and following instructions.