Object Control Basics
•Year 1
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Placed in central circle for retrieval activities
Alternative: Small balls, soft toys
One per team of 2-3 students
Alternative: Tweezers, tongs
Central collection area and target zones
Alternative: Marked circles on floor
One per pair for collection activities
Alternative: Small bowls, containers
Large size suitable for carrying with hands
Alternative: Hair bands, rubber rings
For marshmallow picking activity
Alternative: Cocktail sticks, skewers (safe ends)
Ensure allergen-free alternatives available
Alternative: Foam shapes, ping pong balls
Sufficient for all pairs to build towers
Alternative: Large LEGO blocks, wooden blocks
Understanding where you are in relation to others and objects around you
Being able to manage your movements carefully and precisely
Using your hands and tools to move and control objects
How fast your heart beats, which increases during exercise
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting objects in collections, timing challenges, measuring distances
Exploring forces when using tools, observing body changes during exercise
Spatial awareness, directions, using positional language
Teamwork skills, perseverance with challenges, celebrating achievements
Move between stations during challenges, central position for whole group instructions
Watch for control development, tool usage, cooperation, and spatial awareness
Step in if unsafe movement, provide tool technique support, facilitate teamwork
Always demonstrate new skills slowly, repeat demonstrations, use students as positive examples when appropriate
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 20m x 15m, clear of obstacles
Non-slip surface, free from hazards, suitable for running activities
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, follow school emergency protocols
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