Motor Skills & Spatial Confidence
Fundamental Movement Skills
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit develops essential motor skills through carefully structured exploration and play-based learning that builds confidence in Reception students. The focus is on establishing fundamental movement patterns, fine and gross motor control, and spatial awareness that will underpin all future PE learning. Through progressive challenges that emphasise cooperation and safety, students develop the physical literacy and social skills essential for their ongoing educational journey.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move skilfully while sharing space and equipment safely with others?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop spatial awareness when moving around others
- • To practise fine motor control using tools to manipulate objects
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use tools to help us move and manipulate objects with greater control?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop fine motor control through tool manipulation
- • Practice careful handling and carrying of objects
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our hands carefully while staying safe when moving around others?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop increasing control when handling and moving objects
- • Navigate shared space safely while maintaining awareness of others
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to help us balance and move with control?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop single-leg balance skills through static and dynamic activities
- • To navigate obstacle courses with increasing control and coordination
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to control small objects with precision and patience?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop fine motor control through threading and manipulation activities
- • To demonstrate turn-taking and cooperation in partner and team activities
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work carefully with objects whilst moving safely around others?
Key Objectives:
- • To manipulate objects with increasing accuracy and control
- • To negotiate space successfully whilst avoiding collisions