Confidence & Social Skills
•Reception
•Intro to PE
•Scattered around area with 2-3m spacing for jumping activities
Alternative: Bean bags, hoops, or carpet squares
An area where you can move without bumping into others or obstacles
Stop immediately and stay completely still like a statue
Standing steady with feet apart and knees slightly bent
To move around or past something safely
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting steps in Mr Wolf game, number recognition with times called out, understanding of more/less with step numbers
Understanding forces when stopping and starting, balance and stability concepts, cause and effect in movement
Following rules for safety, cooperation in games, managing excitement and emotions, respect for others' space
Move around perimeter to maintain visual contact with all children, stay near wolf during game
Watch for safe stopping technique, spatial awareness, and response to commands
Step in if children not maintaining safe space, poor stopping technique, or not following freeze commands
Use exaggerated movements to show contrast between good and poor technique, model perfect freeze response, show balanced stopping position
Minimum 15m x 20m, clear of obstacles and hazards
Non-slip surface, dry and even, suitable for running and jumping
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support as needed
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