Main Game Gymnastics Activities for Year 3

Structured peer evaluation where students give specific feedback using dance vocabulary and the 2 stars and a wish format

Rotating apparatus stations where students explore safe inversion movements and create routines combining apparatus and floor work

Circuit-style activity where students rotate through different equipment stations (hoops, hurdles, cones) practicing specific balance movements including jumping, leaping and hopping with controlled landings

A comprehensive gymnastics activity involving performing a complete body management routine with strength, flexibility and control elements

A cooperative chase game where paired students travel as connected cars and caravans, with bumper cars creating rescue challenges through bridge balances

Create and perform sequences travelling between apparatus using varied pathways and movements

Groups create and perform sequences combining rolling and jumping elements with apparatus

A dynamic warm-up where followers must do the opposite of what the leader demonstrates

Groups perform their created line dance routines for an audience of peers, followed by structured constructive feedback focusing on technique, teamwork, and creativity

Partner-based listening game where students switch roles as horse and jockey based on called commands

Partners walk toward each other from opposite sides, meet in the middle, and perform motif together using either mirroring or sequencing, developing collaboration and spatial awareness

Students work with partners to create and perform rolling sequences using learned techniques, developing creativity and collaboration skills

Collaborative activity where pairs combine individual sequences to create partner performances

Partners take turns creating and copying contrasting action sequences, developing observation and teamwork skills

Create and perform gymnastics sequences combining jumps and balances with stepping technique

Structured performance opportunity with peer observation and feedback

Structured peer feedback activity where students watch performances and provide constructive feedback using 'stars' (positives) and 'wishes' (improvements)

Dynamic movement game where students move freely like buzzing bees, then freeze into yoga poses on command, reinforcing pose learning through playful application