RAINBOWS
Mirror movements
What you’ll need
• A large, clear space
Aim of the activity
Get your heart racing and your body warmed up for an active adventure.
Oh no! You’ve all been trapped in the mirror dimension by an evil warlock. Luckily your leader didn’t get pulled through. Your only way out is to copy your leader’s moves. Can you keep up with her?
Note to leader: This is a great game to play to help get ready to play sports or go on an adventure.
Step by step
1
Everyone stand in a line side by side opposite your leader.
2
Copy everything your leader does. If they raise their hand, you need to mirror them. Try to follow as carefully and quickly as possible.
3
With a flick of the wrist, your magical leader has saved half of you from being trapped in the mirror! You now need to work together to save everyone else. Everyone find a partner and a space. Your leader will tell each pair who’s still stuck in the mirror dimension. Don’t worry, it won’t be for long!
4
If you’re the one still stuck, copy everything your partner does. Try jumping around, skipping and stretching. They’re working hard to get you back home. Keep going – it’s going to take them a few minutes to work their magic.
5
That’s it, you did it! Everyone jump up as high as possible to get home and ready for the next adventure.
6
Do you feel warmed up by moving quickly? Let’s try it again, but this time make your movements as slow as possible. Which one do you think would be better to get your body ready for exercise? Warming up is important as it gets your muscles ready and means you’re less likely to hurt yourself.