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Statue Game

Museum keeper

Balancing
Holding still
Body control

Children are statues in a museum. The museum keeper walks around looking for anyone who moves, so children practise holding balanced shapes for longer.

Players: Whole class
Space: Hall

Equipment

None needed

Coach tips

Suggest shapes that challenge balance: one foot, arms stretched, low and wide.
Keepers can make statues smile but must not touch them.
Keep rounds short so children don’t wait long.

How to play

1
Pick one child to be the museum keeper. Everyone else spreads out around the space.
2
The keeper turns their back. The statues move around the room.
3
The keeper calls “Statues!” and turns around. Everyone freezes in a balanced shape.
4
The keeper walks around looking for movement. Anyone who wobbles becomes a helper keeper.
5
Swap the keeper after each round.

Ways to play it

Easier
Statues keep both feet on the floor.
Harder
Statues must balance on one foot or one hand and one foot.
Theme it
Call a theme for the shapes, such as animals, sports or letters.

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