Agility, Space and Movement - Unit Overview

The "Agility, Space and Movement" unit overview for Nursery children presents a structured approach to introducing young pupils to physical education. In Lesson 6 of the Striver Lesson Plans, the focus is on developing an awareness of self and others through engaging in activities that promote control, coordination, and imaginative movement. The children will be encouraged to travel across space using various movements, directions, and to experiment with different types of jumps. This lesson serves as an introduction to physical education for the pupils, as it is their first formal experience with such activities.

Teachers are advised to keep activities simple and straightforward, acknowledging that while the exercises may appear repetitive, they are crucial for instilling fundamental movement skills in early years foundation stage (EYFS) pupils. The lesson plans include a medium-term plan with specific learning objectives and success criteria for each session. These criteria range from exploring space safely and following instructions in the first lesson, to more complex tasks such as balancing objects on body parts while moving in later lessons. The overarching goal is to build a solid foundation of movement skills in a safe and controlled environment, while also fostering the children's ability to listen and follow directions.