Games 1 - Lesson 5

In the fifth lesson of the Games 1 series for Year 1, the learning objectives centre around mastering the skill of underarm throwing with both control and accuracy. The success criteria set out for the pupils include being able to perform an underarm throw with a beanbag or ball, the ability to throw underarm to a partner and at targets, and the capacity to work effectively within small team activities. Key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'underarm', 'aiming', 'throwing', 'accuracy', and 'control'. The equipment required for the activities includes cones, beanbags, soft balls, tennis balls, hoops, and tennis nets.

The lesson is structured to begin with a warm-up game called 'Not In My Backyard', where pupils are divided into groups and compete to throw beanbags across a mini tennis net, aiming to have the least number of beanbags on their side. This is followed by the main lesson activities, which involve pairs throwing exercises to improve aim and coordination, and a series of target-throwing activities designed to enhance precision. These include a tenpin bowling setup with cones, a 'Flowers' game where pupils aim beanbags at cone 'flowers', and throwing beanbags into hoops at varying distances. The session concludes with a cool-down activity called 'Mountains & Valleys', where pupils work in teams to turn cones the correct way up or upside down. The lesson emphasises key teaching points such as looking for space, the correct release point, and the follow-through to generate power in the throw.