Gymnastics 3 - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of Gymnastics 3 from the Striver Lesson Plans for Year 3, the learning objective is for pupils to be able to perform coordinated travels and balances with a partner. The success of the lesson is gauged by the pupils' ability to consistently match their partner's movements, execute matching movements at varying levels, and complete a matching routine using gymnastics apparatus. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'matching', 'level', 'pathway', 'travelling', 'balancing', 'routine', and 'synchronisation'. The equipment required for the lesson includes mats, cones, wall bars, gym tables, and benches. The warm-up involves pairs of pupils performing six different movements or balances across a mat, mirroring each other's movements, and then swapping roles, with an emphasis on controlled movements and synchronisation.

During the main section of the lesson, pupils are divided into pairs and groups to create short routines on various apparatus stations, incorporating different levels of travel and balancing actions. Each routine begins and ends off the apparatus, with transitions that include high, medium, and low travels, and balances that match in height. Pupils are encouraged to use straight arms and legs and to ensure that their movements are in sync with their partner's. After practice, some routines are showcased before rotating the groups through all stations. The lesson concludes with a cool-down where pupils reflect on what they've learned over the past six weeks, discuss their favourite gymnastics activities, and share their challenges and achievements. This reflection can be done in pairs or as a class discussion.