Playful Object Control Skills
•Reception
•Manipulation & Coordination
•Mixed in central box for starter activity
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls, bean bags
Available at Station 3 and Station 4
Alternative: Playground balls, footballs, basketballs
4 for team corners, 8 for stations
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, marker spots
Arranged in slalom pattern and as targets
Alternative: Marker spots, bean bags, small obstacles
For Station 2 activities
Alternative: Small balls, fabric squares, soft toys
Central position for starter activity
Alternative: Large basket, parachute centre, marked area
To handle and move objects with skill using hands and fingers
Using different parts of your body together smoothly
Making a ball move along the ground by pushing it with your hands
Gathering or picking up objects carefully
Getting the ball or object to go exactly where you want it
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding forces when rolling balls, cause and effect relationships, properties of different materials
Cooperation and teamwork, taking turns fairly, showing patience and perseverance
Circulate continuously between stations, spending equal time observing each activity
Watch for safe technique, cooperation skills, and individual progress
Step in immediately for unsafe practices, provide technique support when students struggle
Demonstrate: Maintain high standards by showing perfect technique throughout lesson
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space, suitable for five distinct station areas
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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