Games 1 - Lesson 4

In the fourth lesson of a Year 1 Games series, the primary learning objective is to enhance the pupils' control and accuracy when rolling a ball. The success of the lesson is measured by the children's ability to send and receive a rolled ball to a partner, roll a ball through or at targets, and support each other in small teams. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'roll', 'target', 'aiming', and 'control'. Essential equipment and resources required for the activities include a variety of balls, cones, hoops, skipping ropes, and benches. The lesson begins with a warm-up exercise called 'Cone to Cone', where pupils roll a ball towards a target cone, scoring points for each successful hit, and is designed to encourage movement and aiming skills.

The main part of the lesson consists of three activities, starting with 'To Me, To You', where pupils in pairs roll a ball to each other using a bench. This activity is followed by 'Rolling Stations', which includes four different rolling activities such as 'Tramlines', 'Dominoes', 'Hoops', and 'Goaaal', each designed to challenge the pupils' rolling precision and teamwork. The lesson concludes with a 'Cool Down' phase called 'Sticky Ball', where pupils perform various stretching exercises with a ball, focusing on different parts of the body. Throughout the lesson, key teaching points are emphasized, such as aiming at the target, extending the arm towards the target, and following through to gain pace on the roll. Pupil talk encourages reflection on the challenges faced and the skills learned during the lesson.