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Give and follow directions, including directions involving turns to the left and right, to move between familiar locations.
Outdoor playing area
8 markers to set out playing area
Set out the playing area (25 students = approximately 25m x 25m)
Students run around the area and change direction according to the teachers directions.
On the teacher’s signal, a direction is given for students to follow. For example:
Run 7 steps to the left
Hop 8 hops forward
Jump 10 jumps backward
Turn to the left and sprint to the cones
Side gallop 12 steps to the left and then run 5 paces forward
Select students to give directions
Play in small groups, with students taking turns to give and follow directions