Pupils begin walking around the room changing direction.
When a type of pasta is called out
- Spaghetti - walk round the room tall and thin arms pointed together;
- Tagliatelli - walk round the room arms pointed side by side;
- Twists - walk round the hall turning round and round;
- Shells- curl up on the floor like a shell;
- Lasagne - lie flat on the floor;
- Macaroni- lie on floor with arms above head back slightly arshed
- Alphabhetti Spaghetti- make a 2D shape in small groups holding hands;
- Spaghetti hoops - make a 'hoop' in a small group holding hands;
- Canneloni - roll on the floor;
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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