Building Together in Motion Unit | The PE Dept

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Building Together in Motion

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

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Reception

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6 Lessons

This unit introduces Reception students to the fundamental concepts of cooperation and problem-solving through carefully structured movement challenges. The emphasis is on developing social skills alongside physical competence, using pattern work and shared equipment to create meaningful collaborative experiences. Through progressive challenges from simple partner work to complex team obstacle navigation, students learn that working together makes tasks both easier and more enjoyable.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Partner Line Formation

Big Question:

How can we work together to solve problems and create patterns?

Key Objectives:

• Work with a partner to move along a pathway/trail
• Keep track of objects on a checklist

Lesson 2

Parachute Teamwork

Big Question:

How can we work together to solve challenges and help our teammates succeed?

Key Objectives:

• Apply teamwork skills to play cooperative parachute games effectively
• Use clear communication to coordinate movements and solve simple challenges

Lesson 3

Jumping Patterns

Big Question:

How can we work together to create and remember jumping patterns?

Key Objectives:

• To respond, copy and repeat repetitive jumping actions
• To work with a partner to form jumping patterns

Lesson 4

Pattern Recognition and Visual Cues

Big Question:

How can we use our eyes and bodies to learn and create amazing movement patterns?

Key Objectives:

• To reproduce movement patterns from visual demonstrations
• To respond accurately to visual and verbal cues

Lesson 5

Pattern Following

Big Question:

How can we work together to solve challenges and follow patterns with our partners?

Key Objectives:

• To develop partner cooperation skills through problem-solving challenges
• To practice creating and following tapping patterns with precision

Lesson 6

Obstacle Navigation and Teamwork

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to overcome challenges and support each other?

Key Objectives:

• To compete as part of a team to participate in an obstacle relay
• To recall and remember actions linked to colours