Before leaving the classroom, children are divided into 2 groups - Generals and Majors. Talk a little about soldiers and armies to prepare the children for their marching activity. Skip for approximately 15 seconds, then alternate to 15 seconds of galloping, on instruction of the teacher. Alternate between skipping and galloping until the children are warmed-up sufficiently. One leader is elected for each group.
Children begin marching on the spot.
The teacher encourages high stepping and natural swinging of arms to music. Every couple marches as a unit down the sides of the gymnasium. The first couple goes left, the second couple goes right, the third couple goes left, and so on. Each couple retuns to their original position in the centre of hall. Finally, the children march on the spot for 8 bars and conclude with a military salute.