Lesson Plan for Year 1 - Physical Education - Developing Motor Skills

**Lesson Plan: Developing Motor Skills** **Grade Level:** Year 1 (Ages 5-6) **Subject:** Physical Education **Lesson Title:** Developing Motor Skills **Duration:** 45 minutes --- ### **Objectives:** 1. **Physical Development:** Students will improve their fundamental motor skills, including running, jumping, balancing, and throwing. 2. **Social Skills:** Students will work cooperatively and follow instructions. 3. **Cognitive Development:** Students will understand basic concepts of personal space and body awareness. ### **Materials:** - Cones - Bean bags - Hula hoops - Soft balls - Whistle - Markers for delineating play areas - Music player ### **Warm-Up (10 minutes):** 1. **Introduction (2 minutes):** - Gather students and explain the importance of motor skills. - Briefly outline the activities. 2. **Dynamic Warm-Up (8 minutes):** - Begin with light jogging around the play area. - Follow with stretching: arms, legs, neck, and back. - Incorporate playful movements like hopping, skipping, and side-stepping. ### **Main Activity (25 minutes):** 1. **Obstacle Course (12 minutes):** - Set up stations: - **Station 1:** Zigzag through cones (running and agility). - **Station 2:** Jumping over low hurdles (jumping). - **Station 3:** Balance on a line or beam (balancing). - **Station 4:** Throwing bean bags into a target (throwing accuracy). - Split the students into small groups and rotate every 3 minutes. 2. **Relay Races (8 minutes):** - Divide class into teams. - Different relay activities: - Running to a cone and back. - Jumping like a frog. - Balancing a bean bag on their head. - Emphasise teamwork and effort, rather than speed alone. 3. **Catch and Throw Game (5 minutes):** - In pairs, students practice throwing and catching with a soft ball. - Start at a short distance, gradually increasing as they become more confident. ### **Cool Down (5 minutes):** 1. **Stretching (3 minutes):** - Slow, deep breathing and gentle stretching. - Focus on arms, legs, and back. 2. **Reflection (2 minutes):** - Gather students and discuss what they enjoyed and what they found challenging. - Emphasise the importance of practice and perseverance. ### **Assessment:** - **Observation:** Note students’ ability to perform basic motor skills. - **Participation:** Assess students' engagement and cooperation. - **Feedback:** Provide individual or group feedback. ### **Home Connection:** - Suggest simple motor skills activities for home, like playing catch with a family member or setting up a small obstacle course in the garden. ### **Notes:** - Ensure students have water and take breaks as needed. - Adapt activities as necessary to cater for all ability levels. --- This lesson plan should help Year 1 students develop and enhance their fundamental motor skills in a fun and engaging manner. Remember to maintain a supportive and encouraging environment to foster a lifelong love of physical activity.