Gymnastics 3 - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of Year 1 Gymnastics 3, students are tasked with creating a short sequence by linking various shapes and rolls. The success criteria set for the pupils include demonstrating the four basic shapes in gymnastics: tuck, star, straddle, and straight (pencil). Additionally, they are expected to attempt four different gymnastic rolls and combine these with the shapes to form a sequence. The key vocabulary for the lesson encompasses terms like shapes, rolls, tuck, star, straddle, and straight, which are integral to understanding and performing the movements. To facilitate the activities, mats are the primary equipment required.

The lesson is structured to begin with a ten-minute warm-up game of 'Simon says', where pupils perform different shapes as called out by the teacher. This exercise not only warms them up but also reinforces their knowledge of gymnastic shapes. The main part of the lesson, lasting thirty minutes, involves setting up mats in the hall and dividing pupils into groups to practice various rolls, such as the pencil roll, egg roll, forward roll, and teddy-bear roll. Each group rotates through the stations, with the teacher ensuring correct technique and safety. The session concludes with a cool-down period where pupils reflect on their learning experiences over the past six weeks, discussing what they enjoyed the most and the challenges they encountered.