- Year 1
Partner activities: developing communication
I can communicate successfully with a partner so that we can move together.
- Year 1
Partner activities: developing communication
I can communicate successfully with a partner so that we can move together.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: balancing on floor markers with a partner requires good body control and coordination.
- Think: using imagination to try new ideas shows a good sense of curiosity.
- Feel: trying our hardest throughout the activity requires self-belief.
- Connect: communicating ideas carefully means your partner can follow the correct instructions.
Keywords
Communicate - sharing ideas through talk and actions
Cooperate - working with others to achieve a shared goal
Partner - someone you play or work with
Common misconception
Pupils shout too loudly, thinking this will improve communication. Pupils place floor markers too close together, resulting in slow movement across the river.
Encourage the use of good sentences spoken at a normal talking volume. Highlight pupils who place floor markers an arm's length from each other and move across the river more efficiently.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Partner activities: developing communication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Partner activities: developing communication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
30+ floor markers, soft animal toys or PE equipment to represent animals, cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
