Lesson Plan for Reception - Physical Education - Simple Games

### Reception Physical Education Lesson Plan: Simple Games #### Lesson Title: Simple Games Galore! **Age Group**: Reception (4-5 years old) **Duration**: 45 minutes **Objective**: - To introduce students to simple games that promote physical activity, coordination, and teamwork. - To help children develop basic motor skills through fun and interactive play. --- #### Materials Needed: - Soft balls - Cones or markers - Hula hoops - Beanbags - Music player with lively music - Whistle --- #### Warm-Up (10 minutes): 1. **Introduction (2 minutes)** - Gather the children and explain that today they will play some fun and simple games. - Briefly discuss the importance of warming up to get our bodies ready for exercise. 2. **Movement Warm-Up (5 minutes)** - Play a lively song and encourage children to follow you as you perform various movements such as jogging on the spot, jumping jacks, arm circles, high knees, and dancing. - Change the movement every 30 seconds to keep it engaging. 3. **Stretching (3 minutes)** - Lead the children through basic stretches: touch toes, reach for the sky, side bends, and gentle shoulder rotations. --- #### Main Activity (30 minutes): **1. Beanbag Balance Relay (10 minutes)** - Divide the class into small teams. - Instruct the children to balance a beanbag on their head and walk to a marked spot and back. - If the beanbag falls, they must pick it up and place it back on their head before continuing. - Emphasise that it’s not a race – the goal is to keep the beanbag balanced. **2. Follow the Leader (10 minutes)** - Select one child to be the leader who performs different movements (e.g., hopping, skipping, tiptoeing) and the others follow. - After a few minutes, choose a new leader. - This game encourages creativity and helps children practice following instructions. **3. Musical Statues (10 minutes)** - Play lively music and instruct the children to dance. - When the music stops, they must freeze in place. - Praise those who are standing still when the music stops and encourage everyone to participate with enthusiasm. --- #### Cool Down (5 minutes): 1. **Gentle Movements (2 minutes)** - Walk slowly around the space, gently swinging arms and breathing deeply. - Gradually slow down the pace until standing still. 2. **Stretching (3 minutes)** - Perform gentle stretches similar to the warm-up but slower and more relaxed: touch toes, reach for the sky, and gentle shoulder rotations. - Encourage children to take deep breaths and relax. --- #### Closing (3 minutes): - Gather the children and praise them for their participation and effort. - Ask a few children to share which game they enjoyed the most and why. - Remind them of the importance of playing safely and being active every day. --- #### Assessment: - Observe children’s participation and enthusiasm. - Note their ability to follow instructions and cooperate with peers. - Assess basic motor skills and balance through the activities. #### Reflection: - Review which activities were most engaging and consider adjustments for future lessons. - Note any children who may need additional support with specific motor skills or social interactions. --- **Note**: Always ensure the safety of all participants by supervising closely and modifying activities if needed to accommodate all children’s abilities.