Foundational Movement Skills
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•4 cones for compass points, others for boundaries
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk marks
Scattered around activity area with space between
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, mats
Creates clear division across the room
Alternative: Gym bench, painted line, tape line
For 4v1 game - medium bounce
Alternative: Bean bag, foam ball, balloon
The way something moves or faces - forward, backward, left, right
To catch or stop something that is moving towards someone else
A spoken instruction that tells us what to do
To move quickly when something happens or when we hear something
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding positional language (North, South, East, West), counting successful interceptions, measuring distances
Forces and motion during jumping, understanding how our ears help us listen, discussing fast and slow movements
Compass directions and their real-world applications, understanding maps and orientation
Taking turns fairly, supporting others when they make mistakes, listening respectfully to instructions
Central position for compass game, move to edges for 4v1 observation, return to centre for whole-group activities
Watch for listening skills, reaction times, safe movement patterns, and inclusive participation
Step in if children are unsafe, struggling to understand, or becoming frustrated with games
Always demonstrate new movements slowly first, then at speed. Use clear, exaggerated movements for directional work.
Minimum 15m x 20m hall space, clear of obstacles
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and loose equipment
Stop signal established, clear pathways to exits maintained, first aid kit accessible
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