Animal Movement Relay
Imitating animal movements develops various gross motor skills and body awareness.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Jungles
- Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Level: Levels 1-3
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 movement variety and following instructions.
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- Jungle Journal
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