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Animal Moves

Overview

Children move around the space imitating different animals.

Learning Objective
Children develop strength and coordination by copying animal movements.

Resources needed

  • Open space

Lesson stages

0 / 8 done
  1. 1 Demonstrate each animal movement before asking children to try.
  2. 2 Bear walk: on hands and feet, bottom in the air.
  3. 3 Frog jump: squat low and jump forward.
  4. 4 Crab walk: on hands and feet, facing upward.
  5. 5 Snake: crawl on the floor using arms.
  6. 6 Elephant: walk slowly with heavy steps and swinging arms.
  7. 7 Call animal names and children change movement.
  8. 8 Race between two points using one animal movement.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Children choose and name their own animal.
  • Others guess the animal.
  • Make animal sounds while moving.
More information

Name each animal clearly and show a picture if possible. Demonstrate the movement first — no explanation needed.

Children can choose which movements suit their body. Elephant walk is accessible for most.

Can children copy the movement pattern accurately? Are they using different muscle groups in each movement?

No resources needed. Works anywhere with floor space. Ideal for outdoor use.

Children may rush through movements without using full range of motion. Slow them down to build strength.

Animal movements develop core strength, upper body strength, and coordination in a fun, motivating context.

Activity details
Early Years Easy 15 minutes no prep Whole Class, Small Group Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Movement Coordination Strength