Six Corners

die2Age: Kindergarten

Equipment: Dice

Space requirements: Open space

Activity Description:

  • Label the corners and two sides of the activity area 1-6.
  • Children move around the activity area and when prompted, select a corner or side to stand by.
  • Once children are in place, roll a die. All the children at that corner or side run to the centre of the space and perform an on-the-spot activity such as 10 jumping jacks, a one-foot balance for 10 seconds or 10 boxer jabs.
  • Repeat the activity.

Skill development:

  • Physical skills: movement skills; spatial awareness
  • Non-physical skills: number recognition

Adjust the challenge:

  • Decrease the intensity of the activities.
  • Increase the number of repetitions the children need to perform.

Activity modified from: Active for Life

Posted in 4-6 years (Kindergarten), Equipment required, Open space, S-Z

Share

Facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditlinkedinmail

Print an Activity

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Find an Activity

More activities to try

  • Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
    Age: Toddler, Preschool Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot Activity descriptio...
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Starfish, Blue Fish
    Age: Toddler, Preschool Equipment: Paper fish Space requirements: On-the-spot, small space, op...
  • Hopscotch
    Age: Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: Hopscotch grids (or make your own with tape or chalk), st...
  • Cat and Mouse
    Age: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: Small ball, larger ball Space requirements: S...
  • Lift and Look
    Age: Infant Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot Activity description: Lay y...
  • Over and Under
    Age: Infant, Toddler Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot Activity description: ...