**Reception Physical Education Lesson Plan: Movement and Coordination**
**Subject:** Physical Education
**Grade Level:** Reception
**Lesson Title:** Movement and Coordination
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Materials Needed:** Cones, soft balls, hoops, music player, bean bags, parachute
**Learning Objectives:**
1. Develop basic movement skills.
2. Enhance coordination and balance.
3. Foster social skills through cooperative activities.
**Warm-Up (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Introduction:**
- Gather the children in a circle.
- Briefly explain the importance of movement and coordination.
- Emphasise safety and listening to instructions.
2. **Dynamic Warm-Up:**
- Lead the children in a series of gentle stretches and movements:
- Head, shoulders, knees, and toes song.
- Arm circles, marching in place, and gentle jogging on the spot.
- Play a short game of "Follow the Leader" with simple movements like hopping, skipping, and tip-toeing.
**Main Activities (20-25 minutes):**
**1. Obstacle Course:**
- Set up a simple obstacle course using cones, hoops, and soft play equipment.
- Demonstrate how to navigate the course: crawl under a table, jump over a soft barrier, zig-zag through cones.
- Encourage each child to complete the course individually and cheer them on.
**2. Bean Bag Balance:**
- Give each child a bean bag.
- Start with balancing the bean bag on different body parts (head, shoulder, hand).
- Progress to walking with the bean bag balanced, then incorporate gentle, fun challenges like walking backwards or sideways.
**3. Parachute Games:**
- Gather around a large parachute.
- Play games such as "Popcorn" (where soft balls or bean bags are placed in the middle and children shake the parachute to make them fly) and "The Wave" (creating waves with the parachute to build coordination and team effort).
**Cool Down (5-10 minutes):**
**1. Stretching Circle:**
- Guide children through a series of gentle stretches focusing on major muscle groups (arms, legs, back).
- Encourage deep breathing and relaxation.
**2. Reflection and Feedback:**
- Gather children in a circle.
- Ask questions about what they enjoyed and what movements were fun.
- Provide positive feedback, acknowledging everyone's efforts and improvements.
**Conclusion:**
- Summarise the key skills practised during the lesson (balance, coordination, teamwork).
- Reinforce the importance of physical activity.
**Additional Notes:**
- Be attentive to individual needs, offering gentle support and encouragement.
- Ensure to keep activities short and engaging to maintain attention and enthusiasm.
- Use positive reinforcement to build confidence and excitement for future lessons.