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Lesson 6 - Coordination with Skipping

Body Awareness & Movement Skills

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Year 2

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Fundamental Movement Skills

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45 min

Big Question

How can we use rhythm and patterns to help us jump with better control and coordination?

Learning Objectives

To develop co-ordination through French skipping activities
To remember and perform jumping patterns with increasing complexity
To demonstrate jumping movements with balance and control

Key Outcomes

Students will demonstrate improved jumping and landing technique
Students will create and remember jumping sequences using French skipping
Students will work collaboratively to develop group jumping patterns

Equipment & Resources Required

Base Stations

Scattered around teaching area with adequate spacing

Alternative: Cones, spots, or hoops

Ropes

Groups of 3 students per rope, 4m spacing between groups

Alternative: Elastic bands tied together, long skipping ropes

Key Vocabulary

Rhythm

A regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

French skipping

A playground game using elastic rope for jumping patterns

Straddle

Landing with feet wide apart on either side of something

Sequence

A series of movements performed in a specific order

Co-ordination

Using different parts of your body together smoothly

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic jumping and landing with two feet
Simple hopping movements
Understanding of personal space and safety

Current Skills

Coordinated jumping patterns using rhythm
French skipping techniques and sequences
Collaborative pattern creation and memory

Next Steps

More complex jumping sequences with multiple apparatus
Competitive jumping games with scoring
Creating and teaching sequences to younger students

Milestone Indicators

Maintains rhythm throughout jumping activities

Lands consistently on balls of feet with bent knees

Remembers and repeats 3-jump sequences accurately

Works cooperatively to create group patterns

Key Teaching Points

Always land on balls of feet with bent knees for control and injury prevention
Maintain 'jump, bend, jump, bend' rhythm throughout all French skipping activities
Ensure every student contributes ideas during group pattern creation
Use progressive skill building from simple to complex movements
Emphasise cooperation and helping others over individual achievement
Integrate traditional rhymes to connect with cultural playground heritage
Monitor for safe spacing and controlled movements throughout lesson

Common Misconceptions

Thinking landing on heels is safer - correct to balls of feet for spring and control
Believing faster jumping is better - emphasise rhythm and control over speed
Assuming one person should decide group patterns - teach collaborative decision-making
Thinking French skipping is only for girls - present as inclusive traditional game
Believing jumping higher is always better - focus on technique and coordination
Assuming mistakes mean failure - frame as learning opportunities

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Break activities into shorter segments, provide movement breaks, use clear visual and verbal cues

dyspraxia

Simplify movement patterns, allow extra practice time, provide physical supports and demonstrations

autism spectrum

Provide clear visual schedule of activities, offer quiet space if overwhelmed, use consistent language and routines

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured elastic ropes, provide verbal descriptions of all movements, assign sighted partner for guidance

hearing impairment

Use visual demonstrations for all instructions, create visual rhythm cards, employ hand signals for transitions

physical disability

Modify jumping to stepping movements, use seated position for rope holding, adapt height requirements

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Learning and reciting traditional rhymes, following verbal instructions, vocabulary development

Maths

Counting patterns in rhymes, sequencing numbers 1-4, measuring distances between rope holders

Geography

Understanding of countries (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales) in traditional rhymes

Music

Maintaining rhythm and beat, coordinating movement to chanted patterns

PSHE

Teamwork and cooperation, decision-making skills, managing emotions during challenges

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move around perimeter of activity area to observe all groups, central position during demonstrations

Observation Focus

Monitor jumping technique, group cooperation, equipment safety, and individual confidence levels

Intervention Points

Step in when students struggle with rhythm, group conflicts arise, or safety concerns develop

Demonstration Notes

Use exaggerated movements for visibility, break down complex sequences into smaller parts, invite confident students to demonstrate

Verbal Cues

•'Jump, bend, jump, bend' to reinforce rhythm
•'Soft landings' to encourage proper technique
•'Help your teammate' to promote cooperation

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Minimum 15m x 20m indoor space, clear of obstacles and furniture

Surface Check

Non-slip hall floor, dry surface free from hazards and loose equipment

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check elastic ropes for tears or weak points before use
•Ensure base stations have no sharp edges or cracks
•Store unused equipment safely away from activity area

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Collisions between students during movement activities
•Trips and falls over equipment
•Muscle strain from excessive jumping
•Elastic rope snapping or causing injury

Risk Mitigation

•Clear boundaries established for all activities
•Adequate spacing maintained between groups
•Progressive skill building from simple to complex
•Regular equipment checks and safe storage
•Controlled movement protocols during transitions

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position for clear view of all groups during French skipping
•Monitor high-activity areas during warm-up movement
•Check technique regularly to prevent overuse injuries

Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact school medical staff if needed