Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 2
- Year 2
Jumping higher
I can jump in a variety of ways using the correct technique.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: jumping, hopping and leaping requires us to swing our arms, bend our knees and look forwards.
- Think: landing with our knees bent enables us to stay in a controlled position and requires great concentration.
- Feel: trying different ways of jumping to avoid objects or opponents requires self belief.
- Connect: playing by the rules and accepting when you are tagged demonstrates a strong understanding of fairness.
Keywords
Jumping - using your legs to push yourself up off the ground and into the air for a moment
Technique - the method we use to perform a task
Control - landing softly with shoulders in line with the hips
Common misconception
Pupils might think that jumping is all about strength and do not consider the importance of coordination and technique.
The power needed for jumping high comes from the combined actions of a range of different body parts. The coordination of all these body parts creates a great technique for jumping high.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Jumping higher, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Jumping higher, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Locomotion: running, jumping and dodging unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
15+ floor markers, 30+ cones, 15 balls
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
