Foundation Object Control and Body Awareness
•Reception
•Manipulation & Coordination
•Arranged in container near activity area for easy collection
Alternative: Bean bags, small soft toys, tennis balls
Placed 10m from starting positions for relay activities
Alternative: Markers, hoops, bean bags as markers
Moving the ball exactly where you want it to go
How hard or soft you push or move something
Copying exactly what someone else is doing
Doing the same movement as your partner at the same time
A movement pattern that looks like the number 8
Using your hands and fingers to move and control objects
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding of shapes through figure-8 patterns, counting repetitions during ball control, spatial concepts of around, through, and between
Forces and motion through ball manipulation, understanding of push and pull forces, cause and effect relationships in movement
Cooperation and teamwork during partner activities, turn-taking in relays, resilience when activities become challenging, celebrating others' success
Stand at edge of activity area with clear view of all children, move between children during individual practice to provide specific feedback
Watch for controlled finger movements, appropriate force application, spatial awareness during movement, and positive partner interactions
Step in if children struggling with basic ball control, if safety concerns arise during movement activities, or if partner work becomes uncooperative
Demonstrate: Use slow, exaggerated movements to show finger control, emphasise smooth transitions, show clear leader-follower dynamics in partner work
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space for movement activities and relay challenges
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles, suitable for running and ball manipulation
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, ensure other children are moved to safe area if needed
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