Move and Balance: Young Movers Shine

Move and Balance: Young Movers Shine

Year 1 & 2 PE Lesson 45 Minutes of Fun Movement Building Balance and Coordination

New Zealand Curriculum Alignment

Health and Physical Education (HPE) Levels 1 & 2 Movement Concepts and Motor Skills strand Managing self - participating actively and safely Relating to others - encouraging cooperation

Our Learning Goals Today

Improve our balance through fun challenges Show coordination in running, jumping, and skipping Develop hand-eye coordination with bean bags Work together safely in group activities Use movement words to describe what we do

Equipment and Space We'll Use

Safe open space - hall or outdoors Colorful cones and markers Bean bags for everyone Soft balls and scarves Balance beams or taped lines Music for warm-up and cool-down

Our 45-Minute Adventure Timeline

Balance Challenges Station

{"left":"Walk heel-to-toe on taped lines\nStand on one foot for 5 seconds\nGentle hopping in place","right":"Forward hopping on two feet\nUse cones as markers\nPractice both left and right sides"}

Follow the Leader Movement Game

Teacher leads with clear movements Practice running with 'high knees' Skip around the cones smoothly Jump with 'soft feet' landings Use descriptive movement words Take turns being the leader

Coordination with Bean Bags

Toss bean bags to partners Aim for target spots on the floor Use scarves and soft balls too Start close, then increase distance Practice catching with both hands Encourage and support each other

Obstacle Course Challenge

Combine all our skills together Walk across balance beams carefully Hop through marked circles Toss bean bags at targets Encourage teammates safely Focus on trying your best

Reflection and Cool-Down

'What was your favourite movement today?' Gentle stretching in our circle Deep breathing exercises Share how our bodies feel Celebrate our learning together