Gymnastics
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Reception students to fundamental gymnastics movements through the natural actions of rocking and rolling, building essential body awareness and spatial understanding. The progression from individual exploration to collaborative sequence work develops both physical coordination and social skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Through playful yet structured activities, students gain confidence in controlling their bodies whilst developing the foundational movement vocabulary that underpins all future gymnastics learning.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to rock and roll safely in different ways?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use different body shapes to rock and roll safely?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to roll safely and confidently in different directions?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I combine different types of rolls to create a flowing sequence?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to create beautiful movement sequences using canon timing?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we combine different rolls with rocking movements to create a flowing gymnastics sequence?
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