Building Together in Motion
•Reception
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Place at designated action points throughout obstacle course
Alternative: Coloured bean bags, laminated coloured cards
Create safe rolling and crawling areas
Alternative: Carpeted area, soft play mats
Set at ankle height for Reception age group
Alternative: Pool noodles on cones, skipping ropes between chairs
Large enough for children to step inside comfortably
Alternative: Chalk circles on ground, rope circles
Lightweight for balancing on cones during hurdle section
Alternative: Bean bags, soft foam balls
Laminated cards showing colour and corresponding action
Alternative: Coloured cones only, verbal instructions
Something that blocks your path that you need to get over, under, or around
To find your way through or around something
Working together with others to achieve a goal
To give someone confidence and support with positive words
Keeping steady and not falling over
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting movements (5 star jumps), sequencing activities in order, recognising and naming colours, spatial awareness concepts
Understanding how exercise affects our body, exploring forces when jumping and rolling, investigating balance and stability
Working cooperatively in teams, showing empathy and support for others, building confidence and resilience through challenges
Move around obstacle course to provide support and observe all children, position at challenging stations when needed
Watch for correct colour-action association, safe movement through obstacles, positive teamwork behaviours, emotional responses to challenges
Step in if children struggle with colour recognition, provide physical support at challenging obstacles, mediate any team conflicts
Always demonstrate movements clearly before expecting children to perform them, use positive body language, model encouraging behaviours consistently
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space for obstacle course setup and movement activities
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, suitable for rolling and crawling activities
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact additional support if needed
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