Wobbly Words

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

An enjoyable paired activity linking movements and body control to words, supporting spelling and learning in English lessons.        

  • Number of participants: Pairs       
  • Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through using the body to create letter shapes, spelling out words selected at random. Can your partner read the word you are creating with your body?
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included.         
  • Pupil roles: Participant
  • Space: Indoors / outdoors - ensure there is enough space for the number of pupils playing the activity to move their body freely
  • Equipment: Cards with words written in them (use any words you choose)

Organisation

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