Lesson 3 - Jumping Patterns
Building Together in Motion
•Reception
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How can we work together to create and remember jumping patterns?
Learning Objectives
- To respond, copy and repeat repetitive jumping actions
- To work with a partner to form jumping patterns
- To work as a team to coordinate and cooperate in movement actions
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate different types of jumps with control
- Students will create and remember simple jumping patterns
- Students will cooperate effectively to navigate obstacles as a team
Equipment & Resources Required
Create cross formations with 4 different coloured markers at each station
Alternative: Coloured hoops, poly spots, or chalk marks
Position at varying heights for 'over' obstacles
Alternative: Low hurdles, foam blocks, or masking tape lines
Place as 'through' and 'in/out' jumping targets
Alternative: Rope circles, chalk circles, or poly spots
Create 'around' navigation points in obstacle course
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, or foam blocks
Mark out coloured cross patterns for jumping activities
Alternative: Chalk lines, poly spots in lines
Key Vocabulary
A sequence of jumps in a specific order that can be repeated
Landing on both feet together after taking off from both feet
A team formation where children hold onto the waist of the person in front
To find your way around, over, under or through obstacles
Working together with others to achieve a common goal
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic jumping with two feet together
- Following simple instructions
- Working alongside others in activities
Current Skills
- Creating and remembering movement patterns
- Cooperative teamwork in physical challenges
- Different types of jumping techniques
Next Steps
- More complex movement sequences
- Leading and teaching others
- Problem-solving in group challenges
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Always emphasise two-footed take-off and landing for safe jumping technique
- Model and reinforce appropriate physical contact during caterpillar activities
- Use clear verbal and visual cues to support pattern memory and sequencing
- Encourage patience and support between partners and team members
- Celebrate effort and cooperation as much as accuracy and success
- Provide multiple opportunities for leadership and following roles
- Connect physical movements to cognitive learning about patterns and sequences
Common Misconceptions
- Children may think patterns must always start with the same colour - show various starting points
- Some may believe faster movement is better - emphasise control and accuracy over speed
- Children might think caterpillar activity is just holding hands - explain coordinated team movement
- May assume patterns must be simple - gradually increase complexity to challenge appropriately
- Some think only the leader matters in caterpillar - highlight importance of all team members
- Children may focus only on getting pattern right - balance accuracy with enjoyment and cooperation
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide movement breaks, clear boundaries and expectations
dyspraxia
- Simplify patterns to 2-3 steps, extra practice time, larger target areas, additional adult support
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, quiet space available if overwhelmed, consistent routines and expectations
visual impairment
- Use bright, contrasting coloured markers, provide verbal descriptions of patterns, buddy system for obstacle navigation
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations and clear hand signals, provide written pattern cards, use gestures for caterpillar communication
physical disability
- Modify jumping to stepping or reaching movements, seated participation options, adapted caterpillar roles
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Pattern recognition and sequencing, counting jumps and team members, spatial awareness through navigation
Science
Understanding how our bodies move and balance, forces in jumping, working together like real caterpillars in nature
Geography
Directional language (over, under, around, through), mapping routes through obstacle courses
PSHE
Cooperation and teamwork, taking turns and leadership, resilience when patterns are challenging, celebrating others' successes
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around space to observe all children, position centrally for demonstrations, stay close to obstacle course during caterpillar activity
Observation Focus
Watch for controlled jumping technique, positive cooperation, pattern memory accuracy, safe navigation of obstacles
Intervention Points
Step in when teams struggle with cooperation, support children who find patterns challenging, assist with obstacle navigation safety
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate jumping patterns slowly and clearly, show cooperation techniques through adult modelling, use exaggerated movements to aid visual learning
Verbal Cues
- •'Soft landings like a cat!'
- •'Work together as one caterpillar!'
- •'Remember the sequence - blue, yellow, red, green!'
- •'Help your partner remember!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 10m or outdoor playground area
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check cones and markers are stable and won't slip
- •Ensure benches are appropriate height and secure
- •Verify hoops and ropes are in good condition
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during jumping activities
- •Falls from jumping or navigating obstacles
- •Inappropriate physical contact during caterpillar activity
- •Fatigue from sustained jumping
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear spacing between children during jumping
- •Teach and reinforce appropriate touching for caterpillar activity
- •Monitor energy levels and provide rest breaks
- •Ensure obstacles are age-appropriate and stable
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to see all children during activities
- •Move between groups during caterpillar navigation
- •Monitor partner work for appropriate cooperation
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have clear routes to medical support