Motor Skills & Spatial Confidence
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Place in hoops 20m from start line
Alternative: Hair ties, rubber bands
One per pair at starting position
Alternative: Small containers, cups
5 different colours, mixed together 20m away
Alternative: Coloured bean bags, markers
Tie large knot in one end of each piece
Alternative: Shoelaces, thick wool
Pre-cut to uniform length, placed in hoops
Alternative: Plastic straws, cardboard tubes
Check for cracks or sharp edges
Alternative: Large serving spoons, plastic spoons
Ensure all items are same weight
Alternative: Tennis balls, bean bags
Check all threads work smoothly
Alternative: Large buttons with holes, wooden threading toys
Putting objects through or onto a string or thread
Keeping an object steady and controlled
Waiting for your chance while others have their go
Working together as a team to achieve a goal
Being careful and exact with movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting objects during threading activities, sequencing in turn-taking, spatial awareness during collection tasks
Understanding forces and tension in elastic bands, exploring balance and gravity with egg and spoon, investigating materials and their properties
Following multi-step instructions, using descriptive vocabulary for movements, expressing encouragement to partners
Building confidence through challenging tasks, developing cooperation and turn-taking, showing resilience when facing difficulties
Move between activity stations during rotations, position centrally during whole-group instruction for maximum visibility
Watch for fine motor control development, cooperation quality, persistence levels, and safety awareness
Step in if children become frustrated with fine motor tasks, if turn-taking breaks down, or if unsafe handling occurs
Use large, slow movements when demonstrating fine motor skills. Exaggerate positive cooperation behaviours. Show resilience when things go wrong.
Large hall or gymnasium, minimum 20m x 15m clear space for activities
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, adequate lighting for fine motor work
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, secure all equipment safely
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