Gymnastics 3 - Lesson 5

In Year 3 Gymnastics Lesson 5, students are introduced to the concept of mirrored movements and balances in partnership with another pupil. The learning objective is for the children to be able to perform these mirrored travels and balances consistently and to be able to complete a mirroring routine that incorporates the use of gymnastics apparatus. The success criteria for the lesson include pupils being able to mirror their partner effectively, to travel and balance at different levels (high, medium, or low), and to execute a mirroring routine using equipment such as mats, cones, wall bars, gym tables, and benches. Key vocabulary terms such as mirroring, level, pathway, travelling, balancing, routine, and synchronisation are emphasised to enhance the children's understanding and communication during the activities.

The lesson is structured to begin with a 10-minute warm-up where pupils work in pairs to mirror each other's movements, using a cone as a central point to represent the 'mirror'. They explore different levels and pathways, such as face-to-face, back-to-back, and sideways mirroring. In the main 30-minute session, the pairs create short routines on various apparatus, ensuring they mirror each other's movements and incorporate different levels of travel and balance. The lesson concludes with a cool down where pupils assist in packing away the equipment and participate in stretching exercises led by their peers. Throughout the lesson, key teaching points focus on controlled movements, straight arms and legs, and understanding the importance of synchronisation and communication with their partner.