Foundation Jumping and Locomotion Through Playful Exploration
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Scattered around space to mark personal areas
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk circles
Optional for marking jumping zones
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, marked areas
For imaginary catching/heading activities
Alternative: Bean bags, scarves, balloons
For rhythm and starting/stopping activities
Alternative: Drum, tambourine, voice commands
The moment when your feet leave the ground to start jumping
When your feet touch the ground after jumping
How high up in the air you can jump
Staying steady and not falling over when you land
Moving your arms to help you jump higher
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development (takeoff, landing, height, balance), following instructions, describing movements and techniques
Counting jumps, measuring jump height, understanding high/higher/highest concepts, patterns in jumping sequences
Forces and motion in jumping, gravity and falling, how muscles work to create movement, balance and coordination
Building confidence, supporting others, resilience when learning new skills, celebrating achievements
Central location with clear sightlines to all students, move around space to observe technique closely
Landing safety, arm coordination, spatial awareness, student confidence levels
Step in immediately for unsafe landings, provide individual support for struggling students, manage over-enthusiasm
Always demonstrate movements slowly and clearly, use exaggerated actions for visibility, repeat demonstrations multiple times, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 15m x 10m clear space, suitable for 30 Reception students with 2m spacing
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles, appropriate for jumping activities
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed
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