Skill Drill Fundamental Movement Skills Activities for KS1

Rotating circuit stations using benches, mats, hoops and cones for body management skills

Students explore different jumping techniques by copying animal movements

Learn and practice bear crawl, inch worm, and gorilla walk movements with proper technique

Children rotate through stations with different apparatus to practice moving over and under safely

Students experiment with different arm positions to discover how arm swing helps generate jumping power

Partners sit back-to-back and pass objects using twisting movements

Progressive practice of backwards travelling skills in a structured relay format

Structured practice of backwards movement with shoulder checking using cone markers for direction and safety

Navigate through simple obstacles while maintaining balance of objects on different body parts

Progressive ball catching practice with partners using varied delivery methods

Groups work cooperatively to keep balloon ball airborne using any body part, developing teamwork, communication, and ball tracking skills

Learn fundamental French skipping movements: jump in, jump on, jump out, straddle, and side-to-side

Progressive balance challenge combining object balancing with controlled movement and responsive commands

Individual practice balancing beanbags on different body parts in various positions

Relay activity focusing on sideways movement patterns while carrying and placing beanbags accurately

Fundamental movement activity teaching students the difference between twisting and turning through guided exploration.

Partners practice striking balloon balls using different body parts called out by their teammate, developing hand-eye coordination and reaction skills

Fine motor skill activity where students practice controlled finger movements by flipping button cones in sequence

Partner activity developing controlled dodging skills through following and leading exercises

Partner-based activity where one student leads dribbling movements and the other follows, developing ball control while moving

Progressive catching challenges building hand-eye coordination and ball tracking skills

Cooperative relay race where teams collect matching coloured objects while developing teamwork and organisation skills

Children run to coloured corners based on teacher's descriptive calls

A balance and coordination challenge using coloured hoops to develop body positioning skills