Reception

Games apart

In today's lesson, we'll be exploring and learning how to play some outdoor games in the current climate. Transmission of germs will be touched upon as well as the importance of social distancing during the teachings of the games. We will run through the rules of each game introduced and then practise playing them with our families and friends. Each game will support children's physical, personal, emotional and social wellbeing.

Reception

Games apart

In today's lesson, we'll be exploring and learning how to play some outdoor games in the current climate. Transmission of germs will be touched upon as well as the importance of social distancing during the teachings of the games. We will run through the rules of each game introduced and then practise playing them with our families and friends. Each game will support children's physical, personal, emotional and social wellbeing.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. By the end of the lesson, pupils will play some safe playground games ensuring the rules are understood and followed.

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Lesson video

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5 Questions

Q1.
Can you see germs?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q2.
Why do you need clean clothes?
To stay asleep
To stay happy
Correct answer: To stay healthy
Q3.
What will keep your clothes clean?
Fridge
Microwave
Correct answer: Washing machine
Q4.
To stay healthy you should wear clean clothes...
Correct answer: Every day
Every month
Every week
Q5.
I can keep myself clean by... (tick two)
Biting my nails
Doing exercise
Correct answer: Having a shower
Correct answer: Washing my hands

3 Questions

Q1.
Choose one of the games the teddies were shown.
Hopscotch
Correct answer: Splat
Tag
Q2.
Are the new games safe to play? Why?
Because they are fun.
Correct answer: Because they are played apart.
Because you don't get tired.
Q3.
What do you need to remember when you play a new game?
The names
The players
Correct answer: The rules