Games 2 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of a Year 1 Games series, pupils are expected to improve their throwing and aiming skills with a focus on control and accuracy. The learning objectives are clearly outlined, aiming for consistent underarm throws, the ability to catch a thrown ball before it bounces twice, and beginning to understand how to score points in tennis-like activities. Key vocabulary such as balance, throwing, catching, aiming, underarm, and direction are introduced, ensuring that the children are familiar with the terms related to the activities. The required equipment for the lesson includes cones, bean bags, tennis balls, soft balls, skipping ropes, and rackets, all of which contribute to a variety of engaging exercises that promote physical development and coordination.

The lesson is structured into three segments: a warm-up, the main activity, and a cool-down. During the warm-up, pupils engage in an activity named 'Dosey-Doe!' where they skip around their partner and practice their coordination and balance. The main activity is 'Catching Tennis', where pairs create their own mini tennis court using cones and a skipping rope, and they practice underarm throws and catches, simulating a tennis game. This activity is then expanded to 'Doubles Catching Tennis', allowing for four pupils to participate in a rally, enhancing their teamwork and communication skills. The cool-down involves a quick catch game where pupils work in pairs to achieve a target number of catches. Throughout the lesson, there are opportunities to extend activities for more advanced pupils and variations to keep the activities engaging. Pupil talk is encouraged to reflect on the skills learned and the strategies used during the games.