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COLOUR ACTION

• You will need some space for this whole class
activity.
• Each child spreads 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 bricks around
themselves on the ground.
• Ask each child to perform different actions.

Q: Can you put your foot on a red brick?
Q: Can you sit next to a yellow brick?
Q: Can you jump over a blue brick?
Q: Can you pick up a green brick?

Variations:
• Repeat this exercise, but extend it by giving
the children two or three instructions to carry
out.

Q: Can you jump over a red brick and then
pick it up with your left hand?
Q: Can you find a yellow brick, balance it on
your head and spin around?

SEE WHAT

WE CAN DO!

• This whole class activity will need some space.
• Teacher gives 3 simple directions for children to
carry out. E.g. Pick up two bricks, hold one in
each hand, hop to the back of the classroom;
• Hold a brick under your chin, crawl to the end of
the classroom, take the brick in your hand and
skip back to your desk.
• Balance a brick on your back, whilst your partner
"wheelbarrow walks" you across the room. Swop
over.

Variations:

• Vary the tasks; make them interesting and
amusing to encourage attentive listening and
genuine enjoyment.
• Gradually increase number of assigned tasks.

Q: Can the children remember the sequence of
the directions?
Q: Can they remember all the instructions?
Q: Can you cross your left hand over your right
hand when you wheelbarrow walk your
friend?
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