Movement Bingo
Movement bingo: each student has a card with exercises; the teacher calls them out and students perform them, marking their card.
How to play
- Give each student a card with 9 exercises (jumping jacks, squats, high knees…).
- Call an exercise; everyone does it for 20–30 seconds.
- Students mark it on their card if they have it.
- First to complete a line shouts "Bingo!" and leads the next exercise.
Rules
- Do every exercise even if it's not on your card.
- Good technique.
Variations
Easier
Easier exercises.
Standard
Standard card.
Harder
Harder exercises or longer time.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated versions on the card.
- Reading difficulties: picture cards.
Learning goals
- Warm up the whole body.
- Learn fitness exercises in a fun way.
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