Shape Makers

Learning

Body awareness, spatial awareness, teamwork and simple problem-solving.

Equipment

No kit needed, Cones

Best group

Individuals, or groups of 4–6

Space / set up

Groups of 4–6 spread out in their own space.

Duration

5–7 minutes

Skills

Teamwork

• Children spread out with room to lie down or stretch wide.
• For KS1, mark 5–6 small group areas with cones.
• Coach stands where every group can hear the call.

1. 1Coach calls a shape or number: circle, triangle, straight line, square, number 2, number 3.
2. 2Individuals or small groups create it with their bodies or their positioning.
3. 3Younger children make simple body shapes on their own.
4. 4Older children make group shapes together.
5. 5Coach walks round, names good ideas, then calls the next shape.

• “Make the shape!”
• “Work together!”
• “Can everyone help?”

This activity is suitable for ages 3–7. Choose a stage to see the coaching guidance for that group.

Individual shapes only — tall, small, wide, curled.

• Split into groups of roughly 4–6.
• Give each group its own coned area so shapes do not overlap.
• Teacher checks half the groups while the coach checks the other half.

Make it easier: Coach demonstrates the shape first.

Level it up: Set a short countdown for the group to finish the shape.

• Number makers

  Groups build numbers instead of shapes.

• Silent shapes

  Groups build the shape without talking.

W: build the shape as a group • A: make sure everybody helps