Activity
Side Step Shuffle
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Walking
Side Step Shuffle
Learning Outcomes
Improve balance and coordination through lateral movement.
Develop spatial awareness while moving sideways.
Build rhythm and body control.
Strengthen leg muscles through controlled side steps.
Description Of Activity
Mark a straight line or lane (36 meters).
Students stand sideways with knees slightly bent.
On the teachers signal, students side-walk (step-together-step) to the end line.
They return walking normally, then repeat 34 rounds.
Focus on facing forward (body straight) while stepping side-to-side.
Teacher Cues:
Sideways, not forward!
Step together step.
Keep your tummy tight.
Look ahead, not at your feet.
Variations
Pre-Nursery & Nursery
Side walk with hands on hips.
Move slowly to soft music.
Side walk holding a beanbag on the head (balance).
Class KG
Side walk through zig-zag cones.
Side walk while clapping.
Side walk with a small soft toy in hand.
Class 1
Side walk to a cone → touch it → side walk back.
Side walk with high knees sideways.
Partner side walking (holding hands).
Class 2
Side walk fast → slow → fast.
Side walk carrying a ball without dropping it.
Side walk relay in teams.
Class 3
Side walk + jump after every 3 steps.
Side walk facing forward → switch direction on whistle.
Side walk in a circle (follow-the-leader style).
Equipment/Material Required
Cones or markers
Soft toys / beanbags (optional)
Music (optional)
Safe open space