Playful Object Control Skills
•Reception
•Manipulation & Coordination
•Pre-made batons distributed at start of lesson
Alternative: Pool noodles, cardboard tubes, small hockey sticks
Inflated and ready for Activity 1
Alternative: Large soft balls, beach balls
Various sizes for different activities
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls
Set up around activity area
Alternative: Plastic bottles, cones stacked
For boundaries, goals, and obstacles
Alternative: Markers, spots
For invasion game activities
Alternative: Soft balls, foam blocks
For warm-up signal changes
Alternative: Coloured card, flag
A tool used to hit or push objects, like a hockey stick or cricket bat
The other team or player you are playing against
Using the baton to move an object by pressing against it
Using the baton to strike an object to make it move
A game where teams try to get into the other team's area to score
To get a point by getting the ball into the goal or target
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing vocabulary related to sports and movement, following and giving instructions, describing actions and techniques
Counting scores in games, understanding number bonds through number calling games, spatial awareness with directions and positioning
Understanding forces through pushing and hitting objects, exploring cause and effect with ball movement, discussing materials used in baton construction
Teamwork and cooperation, taking turns and sharing, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' achievements
Move around perimeter during activities for maximum visibility, central position during instruction phases
Watch for proper baton grip, safety awareness, cooperation skills, and skill progression
Step in immediately for safety issues, provide encouragement for struggling students, extend challenges for advanced learners
Always demonstrate with safety in mind, use enthusiastic but controlled movements, involve students in demonstrations where appropriate
Minimum 15m x 15m indoor space or equivalent outdoor area, clear of obstacles
Non-slip surface, dry and even, free from debris or hazardous objects
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, remove any damaged equipment
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