Creative Body Shapes
•Year 2
•Gymnastics
•Spread mats around the space with clear pathways between them
Alternative: Carpeted area or outdoor soft surface
Position apparatus around room perimeter for final activity
Alternative: Playground equipment or marked floor areas
Keep cards visible for reference during skill development
Alternative: Teacher demonstrations or verbal instructions
Use for timing sequences and creating atmosphere
Alternative: Counting or verbal rhythm
A series of gymnastics movements performed one after another in a set order
Staying still and steady on different body parts
Making your body as broad as possible using arms and legs
Making your body thin and straight like a pencil
Making your body small and round by pulling knees to chest
The height of your shape - high (standing), medium (kneeling), low (lying)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Sequence vocabulary, describing movements, storytelling through movement
Understanding body mechanics, balance and forces, how muscles work during movement
Creating shapes with the body, understanding form and space, expressing creativity through movement
Move around the space to observe all children, position centrally during demonstrations
Look for sequence structure, shape quality, safety awareness, and individual progress
Step in if children struggle with sequence memory, need apparatus safety reminders, or require differentiation
Use clear, exaggerated movements when demonstrating shapes and sequences. Show both correct and incorrect examples to aid understanding.
Large indoor space (hall or gymnasium) minimum 10m x 15m, clear of obstacles
Non-slip surface, even flooring, adequate cushioning from mats
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed
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