Beans

Set Up:

• Mark out a large area using cones
• Children spread out in designated area

Description:

On coach’s command, children perform actions:

• Runner bean – run fast around the area
• Jelly bean – move with wobbly movement
• Frozen bean – stop moving and freeze
• Full of beans – crazy running on the spot
• Broad bean – giant steps
• Chilli bean – shiver and shake
• String bean – walk on tip toes with arms stretched up in the air
• Jumping bean – jump on spot
• Balance bean – balance on 1 leg

Variations:

• Change commands very quickly e.g. runner bean/ frozen bean/runner bean/frozen bean so children go from running to frozen to running to frozen in quick time
• Nominate a child to call the commands
• Ask children to create their own ‘bean movement’

Teaching Points:

• Ensure children have eyes up to avoid other children
• Take short, quick steps