Motor Skills & Spatial Confidence
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Pre-distributed around hall perimeter
Alternative: Strips of fabric, ribbons, or scarves
5 cones per team at start, 5 of each colour 20m away
Alternative: Coloured bean bags, hoops, or markers
Stored in hoop 20m from activity station
Alternative: Hair bands or rubber loops
One per pair at starting position
Alternative: Small bowls or containers
Stored in hoop 20m from activity station
Alternative: Foam cubes, pom-poms, or cotton balls
One per pair at starting position
Alternative: Large tweezers or tongs
Pile placed 20m from activity station
Alternative: Large building blocks or foam cubes
One per pair at starting position
Alternative: Large clips or tongs
Equipment storage containers
Alternative: Marked circles on floor
Using your hands and body carefully to handle objects
The area around you where you can move safely
Looking and listening to know what is happening around you
Working together nicely as a team
When something is stretched tight
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting collected objects, measuring distances, spatial concepts like near/far, high/low
Understanding forces like tension in elastic bands, cause and effect relationships
Emotional regulation, cooperation, celebrating differences, resilience when tasks are challenging
Move between activity stations during rotations, central position during whole group activities
Fine motor control development, spatial awareness, cooperation skills, emotional regulation
Step in if children struggle with tool use, need conflict resolution, or show safety concerns
Demonstrate: Exaggerate careful movements, show proper tool grip, model positive team communication
Large hall or playground area minimum 15m x 20m with clear boundaries
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, adequate lighting for object manipulation
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if medical attention needed
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