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BGPF079 | Animal Relay

By Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar

Animal Relay is a fun and engaging physical activity where children mimic various animal movements to complete a relay. This activity combines physical play with imaginative scenarios, promoting gross motor skills and creativity.

  1. Setup the Environment:
    • Arrange an indoor or outdoor space with enough room for movement.
    • Scatter animal cards or toys around the play area to designate start and end points.
  2. Demonstrate Movements:
    • Show children how to imitate animal movements (e.g., hop like a frog, fly like a bird, stomp like an elephant).
  3. Relay Execution:
    • Call out an animal’s name, and children perform its movement to reach the designated point.
    • Incorporate additional tasks, like rescuing a toy or reaching a “safe zone.”
  4. Timing & Competition:
    • Turn it into a timed activity for individual challenges or fun group competitions.
  5. Wrap Up:
    • Allow time for feedback and cooling down with light stretches.
  • Physical Development: Enhances strength, coordination, and gross motor skills.
  • Cognitive Growth: Boosts listening comprehension, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Social-Emotional Learning: Encourages sharing, teamwork, and imaginative play.
  • Use exaggerated animal movements to keep the activity engaging.
  • Incorporate simple props like hoops or cones to add variety.
  • Adapt the difficulty level based on the child’s age and ability.
  • Encourage creativity by letting children suggest animal movements.
  • Animal cards or toys for movement prompts.
  • Open space for the activity.
  • Optional props like small toys, cones, or hoops.
  • Timer or stopwatch for challenges.

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