Cool Down Intro to PE Activities for EYFS

Calming activity where children practice controlled breathing while exploring how exercise affects their body

Children gather in centre like a firework, then 'explode' to find safe spaces when teacher gives signal

Children work together to create a mushroom effect with the parachute, developing timing, coordination and teamwork

Children work together to create small and large waves with the parachute, learning coordination and teamwork

Calm reflection activity where students discuss partnership working and practice giving positive feedback

Exploration of different movements while maintaining spatial awareness and safety

Children observe and identify empty spaces in the teaching area, developing spatial vocabulary and awareness

Teams race through complete activity paths while maintaining technique and encouraging teammates

Children respond to different 'bean' commands with creative movements while developing listening skills and spatial awareness

Students move around space and freeze into body shapes when they reach red markers