Movement & Ball Skills Play
•Reception
•Invasion Games
•Distributed to teams for noughts and crosses
Alternative: Small foam blocks, coloured discs
For marking noughts and crosses grid on floor
Alternative: Cones to mark squares, tape
Placed at feet of opposite lines
Alternative: Coloured markers, bean bags
For boulder throwing game
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls
Mark safe areas and throwing lines
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope
Standing with knees slightly bent, weight on balls of feet, arms ready for balance
To quickly move to one side to avoid someone or something
Being aware of where you are and where others are around you
Moving your body in a careful, planned way
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting bean bags and points, understanding compass directions (North, South, East, West), spatial relationships
Understanding how our bodies move, effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing
Compass directions and navigation, understanding position and movement
Cooperation and teamwork, following rules, respecting others' space and safety
Move around perimeter for optimal visibility, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for spatial awareness, controlled movement, and cooperative behaviour
Step in if children become too competitive, unsafe movement occurs, or rules are not understood
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, involve children in demonstrations, repeat key points
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space for movement activities
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and slip hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, apply appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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