Agility, Space and Movement - Lesson 4

Lesson 4 of the Striver Lesson Plans for Nursery focuses on developing agility, space awareness, and movement through exploring speed and direction. The session begins with a warm-up where each pupil is called by name to find their own space in the hall, emphasising the importance of personal space. The game "Stuck in the Mud" is introduced, where a few children are chosen as 'stuckers' who touch others to 'stick' them in place. To become unstuck, other pupils must crawl through the legs of the stuck ones. The warm-up includes variations and extensions, such as setting a time limit for each round or changing the method of release to actions like a high five or a star jump.

The main activity spans 15 minutes and starts with "The Sound of the Drum," prompting pupils to find a new space. The "Space Finders" game involves following the teacher's instructions, moving to different coloured areas of the hall while performing various movements such as walking, stomping, or tiptoeing. The activity progresses to include actions like touching toes, lying down, and jumping, all demonstrating the need for personal space and awareness of others. The cool-down exercise, "A Stormy Day," helps children relax after the physical activity. They pretend to be trees swaying in the wind, gradually slowing their movements and lying down to focus on deep breathing and calming down, with variations to adjust the speed of movement and discussions on how the activity made them feel.