Exploring Body Parts and Movement Through Playful Gymnastics
•Nursery
•Gymnastics
•Spread evenly around hall for individual work spaces
Alternative: Large carpet squares or yoga mats
Position with safety mats alongside, maximum 5 children per bench
Alternative: Low balance beams or sturdy planks
Place around all apparatus for landing areas
Alternative: Thick crash mats or folded blankets
Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Phone with speaker or tablet
When both sides of your body are doing different things or making different shapes
Staying still and steady in a position without wobbling
A series of movements that flow from one to the next
Different body parts that touch the floor to support you
Equipment like benches, mats and boxes that we use in gymnastics
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting 5-second holds, understanding symmetry concepts, spatial awareness
Balance and forces, body systems during exercise, cause and effect in movement
Creating shapes with bodies, asymmetric patterns in nature and design
Moving to rhythm, timing in sequences, listening skills development
Self-assessment skills, peer support and encouragement, perseverance with challenges
Move around perimeter for clear view of all children, position centrally for demonstrations
Watch for control in balances, clear asymmetric shapes, safe apparatus work, quality of movement
Step in if unsafe apparatus use, unclear concept understanding, or children struggling with sequence structure
Use exaggerated movements for clear concept illustration, demonstrate safety procedures, show sequence examples without giving away children's creativity
Full gymnasium or large hall, minimum 15m x 20m, clear of obstacles
Non-slip surface, clean and dry, suitable for gymnastics activities
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, clear area if needed
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