Ball Skills - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of a Nursery ball skills series, young learners are set to enhance their ability to kick a ball accurately to both a partner and a target. The objectives of the lesson are clear: pupils should be able to direct a ball towards a specific point and do so with controlled movements. The success of the lesson is measured by the children's ability to kick with aim and maintain control over the ball. Essential terms such as 'kick', 'goal', 'target', and 'roll' are introduced to expand the children's vocabulary related to the activity. The required equipment is simple yet effective, including bean bags, large soft balls, cones, and tennis balls.

The lesson is structured into three parts: a warm-up, the main activity, and a cool-down. The warm-up is a fun bean bag freeze game that encourages balance and coordination, with extensions and variations to keep the challenge fresh. The core of the lesson involves paired activities, where children practice kicking a large soft ball to each other, focusing on technique and control. They then apply these skills in a goal-scoring exercise, reinforcing the lesson's objectives. To wind down, a group activity called 'Exit pass' involves the children catching and kicking back a ball to the teacher, then sitting down, which helps to develop their ball-handling skills. Throughout the lesson, pupil talk prompts encourage reflection and discussion, while the teacher notes offer guidance on tailoring the activity to the children's abilities.