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Movement Circuit Station Cards

Work in pairs or small groups. Spend about 3 minutes at each station, then move safely to the next one when signalled. Choose an option that suits your body today; pause or adapt if needed. Use clear space, take turns, and encourage others. After each activity, record a brief observation. Te Whare Tapa Whā offers four wellbeing dimensions to consider: taha tinana (physical), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional), taha whānau (social), and taha wairua (spiritual).

Station 1 — Mobility and stretching | Whakaroa

Move gently through arm circles, side reaches and a comfortable forward fold. Keep each movement controlled; never force a stretch. Try 5 slow repetitions of each. Te reo: ringaringa = arms; waewae = legs or feet; māhaki = gentle.

1.After the mobility station, name one change you noticed in your body. Explain how you could tell.

Station 2 — Skipping and rhythm | Kōpeke

Skip with a rope, or practise small two-foot hops without one. Work at a steady pace for 30 seconds, rest, then repeat if comfortable. Count your skips or hops in te reo Māori: tahi, rua, toru, whā, rima (one to five).

2.Match each observation to the most likely response: breathing becomes faster; legs feel tired; you can speak comfortably. Choose from: pause or slow down; take a rest; keep a steady pace.

Breathing becomes much faster than feels comfortable
Legs feel tired
You can speak comfortably

Take a rest
Keep a steady pace
Pause or slow down

3.A student is new to skipping and keeps catching the rope. Which is the best next step?

Try smaller hops or practise the rope swing without jumping.
Skip faster so the rope has less time to catch.
Keep going until the station ends, even if uncomfortable.

Station 3 — Partner relay | Mahi tahi

In pairs, walk briskly to a marker and back, then pass a beanbag to your partner. Keep the route clear and walk rather than race. Swap roles. Use supportive words such as “Kia kaha” (be strong).

4.Describe one action or phrase that would help a partner feel included and encouraged during the relay. Explain why it helps.

Station 4 — Balance and coordination | Taurite

Try standing on one foot near a clear space, then walk heel-to-toe along a line. Look ahead and use your arms for balance. Hold a one-foot balance for up to 10 seconds, or choose a shorter time or supported version.

5.Name one strategy that helped you balance. How might focusing on that strategy affect your thoughts or feelings?

Station 5 — Breathing and reset | Whakangā

Sit or stand comfortably. Breathe in gently through your nose and breathe out slowly through your mouth for five comfortable breaths. Do not hold your breath. Notice one thing you appreciate about yourself, another person, or the place you are in.

6.Match each Te Whare Tapa Whā dimension to the example that best shows it.

Taha tinana (physical)
Taha hinengaro (mental and emotional)
Taha whānau (social)
Taha wairua (spiritual)

Noticing that slow breathing helps you feel calm
Moving your body during the circuit
Taking turns and encouraging a partner
Appreciating something about yourself or the place you are in

7.Choose one station and identify the Te Whare Tapa Whā dimension it supported most for you. Give a reason. More than one dimension may apply.

8.Imagine a classmate wants to join the balance station but finds standing on one foot difficult. Suggest one safe adaptation that still lets them practise balance or coordination.

9.Write a simple two-station circuit using activities from this sheet. For each station, name one movement skill and one way to make participation safe or inclusive.