Agility, Space and Movement - Lesson 3

The third lesson in the Striver Lesson Plans for Nursery on Agility, Space and Movement is designed to help young pupils explore and experiment with different low movements of their bodies. The learning objectives are clear: children are expected to find different ways to move their bodies close to the ground, and the success criteria are that pupils should be able to listen to and follow instructions, as well as demonstrate a variety of body movements. Key vocabulary includes words like 'space', 'stretch', 'low', 'crawl', 'creep', and 'slither', which are essential to the lesson's activities.

The lesson plan includes a warm-up where children are asked to find their own space in the hall, reinforcing the concept of personal space and spatial awareness. The 'Traffic Light Game' gets children moving around the hall, with different coloured cards indicating actions: green for fast jogging, yellow for changing direction or slowing down, and red for stopping and freezing. This is followed by a 15-minute session of 'Animal Movements', where children imitate various animals such as prowling tigers and slithering snakes, focusing on movements that are low to the ground. The lesson concludes with a cool-down, where children march on the spot, gradually slowing down and then stretching different parts of their body. Throughout the lesson, there are opportunities for pupil talk to reflect on the movements and the importance of cooling down after exercise.