Cool Down Intro to PE Activities for KS1

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

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

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