Crab Statue

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
Duration:
  • Less than 10mins
Equipment:
  • Paper, pens
Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
  • Parents
  • Self led by young people
Crab Statue
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Activity details

A fun paired challenge activity developing balance and a strong core, which is important for all.       

  • Number of participants: Pairs
  • Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through a challenging balance activity. Holding the body in a front up or back up balance, pupils balance beanbags on each other and time for 60 secs.
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included.
  • Pupil roles: Participant
  • Space: Indoors / outdoors - ensure the space is suitable for each player to hold their balance safely, away from others
  • Equipment: Cards with words written in them (use any words you choose)

Organisation

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