← Back to full activityMove Like a Pup
A6 pocket coach card, 105 × 148 mm. Print double-sided (flip on the short edge), cut, laminate and keep it in your pocket.
Front
Move Like a Pup
KIT: No kit needed
Play
- “Tiny Pup!” — small quick steps.
- “Strong Pup!” — powerful steps.
- “Sleepy Pup!” — slow it down.
- “Bouncy Pup!” / “Speedy Pup!” / “Sneaky Pup!”
- Let a child name the next Pup.
Say
- “Show me your movement!”
- “Can you control it?”
- “Find your space!”
Back
MOVE LIKE A PUPAges 3–7
BackMake it easier
Coach demonstrates every movement first.
Level it up
Combine two movement instructions — “Sneaky Pup into Speedy Pup!”
30 pups
One big group, coach central turning to each side.
Stay safe & strong
Spread out — no flat-out sprinting.
Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7
EY: Emphasise imagination and big obvious movements.
KS1: Add changes in direction, speed and body position between movements.
PAWS
- P Play with Purpose
- S Stay Safe & Strong