National Simultaneous Storytime / Story Action Movement Game
Story Action Movement Game
The educator turns key action words from this year's Storytime book into a movement game in the yard, with children acting each action as it is called.
How to run it
- Before the session, pick six to ten action words or events from this year's book and give each a matching movement.
- Teach the movements outdoors, demonstrating each one.
- Call out the actions in random order, speeding up as children get the hang of it.
- Finish by retelling the story in order while everyone does the matching movements.
You will need
- this year's Storytime book
- list of actions
Make it easier or harderYounger children follow the educator's lead; older children invent the movements and lead the game.
SafetySpace children out so they have room to move safely.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Linking movement to story events builds physical wellbeing and helps children remember and sequence a story.
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