Beans

Activity

Beans

Participants begin by jogging slowly around the playing space in any direction. On the various commands listed below, they should carry out the appropriate action:
●     jumping bean – jump around the space
●      broad bean – walk around the space taking large strides
●       baked bean – lay down on their backs
●       jelly bean – wobble like jelly
●       frozen bean – stand still
●      chilli bean – shiver and shake
●       back to back bean – find a partner and stand back to back
●       full of beans – dance around full of energy
●       tinned beans – get into small groups
NB. It is a great opportunity to encourage the children to create their own 'beans'.
Notes
  • May require some adjustment to suit Pre-School aged children, the elderly, pregnant women or SEND participants.