RECEPTION
SCHEME OF WORK
OVERVIEW Through a safari-themed pulse raiser and a variety of gymnastics activities, children of reception age are exposed to fundamental gymnastic shapes, essential movements such as hopping and jumping, and exercises to enhance balance. The program also strives to build upper body strength, agility, and hand-eye coordination through throwing and catching exercises, while fostering a sense of competition, both individually and with peers. Success is measured by the children's proficiency in basic movements, stability, and overall coordination
CONTENTS
Learning objectives Success criteria - reception Links to the national curriculum Health & safety Developing Physical literacy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Over the course of six weeks, children in reception will embark on a foundational journey into gymnastics. The objectives of this programme are:
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Understanding and Practicing Basic Shapes: Pupils will be introduced to core gymnastics shapes and how to coordinate their bodies during movements.
Developing essential Movement Skills: This includes exploring basic rolling, hopping, jumping. The concept of a bunny jump will also be introduced and the introductory motions of a cartwheel. Enhancing Balance and Coordination: Children will explore moving with weight on their hands and feet, understanding balance with support on hands and feet, and practice travelling movements using apparatus Building Strength and Agility: Children can start discovering the use of upper body strength, especially during bench movements, and navigate the understanding the front support shape.
Cultivating Throwing and Catching Skills: The basics of these fundamental skills will be introduced to enhance hand-eye coordination.
Movement patterns: Children are introduced to basic movement patterns through putting together short sequences. These patterns serve as the building blocks for their physical development
SUCCESS CRITERIA
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Understand basic movements such as rolling, bunny jumps, and introductory cartwheel motions Demonstrate stability and control during bench navigation and multi-point balancing
Support weight on hands and feet, leading to balanced movements on the mats. Display coordination in activities like hopscotch and catching objects with partners.
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Reception
In our 6-week program designed specifically for
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children in reception, we focus on fostering their overall physical development. By the end of the program, participants will:
Understand and perform basic gymnastic shapes
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LINKS TO THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
LITERACY
NUMERACY
CREATIVE ARTS
Vocabulary - Learning technical terms
Counting - Counting the number of points of contact reinforces basic counting skills
Expression - Children can create different shapes and positions during their balances and sequences, fostering creativity .
Storytelling/imagination - children to mimic animal movements fostering imaginative play
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Self-confidence and personal development - Preparation activities to build sense of achievements
Children should be bare foot Ensure mats are pushed together with no gaps Ensure there is sufficient space around each activity
HEALTH & SAFETY
DEVELOPING PHYSICAL LITERACY
“Our programme is dedicated to building a robust foundation for our youngest learners, ensuring they possess the confidence and skills for future physical endeavours.”
Max Whitlock OBE
Specially tailored for Reception-aged children to build a solid foundation in gymnastics and movement. By introducing fundamental gymnastic shapes and essential motor skills like hopping and rolling, it sets the groundwork for enhancing balance and coordination. The program also integrates exercises for developing upper body strength and hand-eye coordination through throwing and catching activities. This holistic approach not only targets specific gymnastic skills but also contributes to the broader aim of improving physical literacy in children. Through learning these basic movements and achieving stability and coordination, children are better equipped to engage in a lifetime of physical activity, fostering lifelong health and well-being.
ENJOY!
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