Physical Play

	Relates to all Te Whariki strands (Click here to find out more about Te Whariki)
	Promotes good health
	Develops motor skills
	Develops co-ordination
	Develops creativity, initiative and lateral thinking
	Develops social skills and cooperation
	Develops independence

	Go adventuring - at centre or on an expedition
	Running
	Balancing
	Jumping
	Dancing
	Swinging
	Pushing, Pulling, Hanging
	Climbing
	Rolling
	Kicking
	Throwing
	Creeping, Crawling, Scrambling
	Balls,
	Obstacle Courses
	Nets
	Boxes
	Blankets
	Planks
	Pulleys
	Swings
	Bean Bags
	See-Saw
	Rocking Horse
	Ladders
	Open Spaces