Movement skills/concepts
Pulling, balancing on a moving object, space awareness and relationships (with others).

Set-up
Gym mats (magic carpets) on a hard, smooth surface. Groups of approximately 7, with one mat per group.

Activity
Children take turns in having a ‘magic carpet’ ride on the mat, pulled by the rest of the group steadily around the defined area. The rider can be lying, sitting or crouching and can control the speed (‘slower’, ‘faster’ or ‘just right’).

Can you see …?
• rider balancing on a wide base of support
• children pulling safely under control
• children working cooperatively together
• enjoyment

You could ask …

• What was the best way of riding the ‘magic carpet’?
• Did your arms get tired from pulling the mat? How can you prevent this?

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.