Games 1 - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the Year 1 Games module, pupils are set to enhance their ball handling skills by learning to move in various directions while maintaining control of the ball. The learning objectives are clear: pupils should be able to carry a ball in multiple ways, combine movement with ball carrying, and roll a ball to a partner with precision. The success criteria are set to ensure pupils can achieve these objectives effectively. Essential vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'change direction', 'handling', 'control', and 'rolling'. To facilitate these activities, a range of equipment is required, including cones, spots, tennis balls, sponge balls, large balls, and hoops.

The lesson is structured with a warm-up, main activities, and a cool-down. The warm-up, titled 'Own Your Cone', involves pupils moving around a defined area and quickly returning to their cone upon command, eventually incorporating ball handling into the exercise. The main session, 'Move It', has pupils moving around with a ball, performing various actions such as circulating the ball around their body and gentle taps. 'Rolling With a Partner' is another key activity where pupils work in pairs to practice different rolling techniques. The lesson concludes with a cool-down activity named 'In The Bucket', where pupils work in groups to transfer balls from one hoop to another, incorporating the skills they've learned. Throughout the lesson, there are opportunities for extension and variation to challenge the pupils, and 'Pupil Talk' prompts encourage reflection on their performance and learning.