Foundation Object Control and Body Awareness
Manipulation & Coordination
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Reception students to fundamental object manipulation skills through progressive, play-based exploration that builds confidence and spatial awareness. The focus is on developing hand-eye coordination, basic ball control, and movement awareness in a safe, supportive environment where students can explore different ways of controlling objects whilst moving around others. Through carefully structured activities, students develop the foundational motor skills essential for future ball games whilst building social skills and spatial understanding.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we safely control objects while moving around others?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop spatial awareness and find appropriate spaces for safe movement
- • To demonstrate increasing control when manipulating objects around different parts of the body
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to control objects and help our partners succeed?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop increasing control over objects through twisting and turning movements
- • To demonstrate reaching and bending skills with partner cooperation
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I control a ball and make it move exactly where I want it to go?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop ball manipulation skills using fingers and hands
- • Understand and apply appropriate force when moving objects
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we control the force and direction when rolling and stopping a ball?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop rolling technique with appropriate force control
- • To master ball stopping skills using correct hand positioning
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our hands and eyes together to catch and throw accurately?
Key Objectives:
- • To catch an object consistently using correct hand positioning
- • To throw underarm accurately for a partner to catch
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I control a ball when bouncing and still see what's happening around me?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop bouncing and catching coordination using two hands
- • Learn to maintain awareness while moving with a ball