- Year 1
Partner activities: playing against each other
I can play against a partner, following the rules, ensuring we both succeed and have fun.
- Year 1
Partner activities: playing against each other
I can play against a partner, following the rules, ensuring we both succeed and have fun.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving into space, dodging and speeding up will help us to be successful.
- Think: reflecting on the rules and making changes to keep it fair ensures everyone has fun.
- Feel: being honest and stopping when tagged enables the game to flow.
- Connect: adapting the rules of a game makes it fair, ensuring that everyone succeeds and enjoys it.
Keywords
Dodging - quickly changing direction to avoid being caught
Fair - respecting everyone as an equal, by playing with honesty and respect
Rules - a guide that describes how to play a game
Common misconception
Pupils push or hit their partner too hard when they are the chaser. Pupils bump into each other playing tag.
Teach pupils how to tag and remind them to tap gently. Remind pupils to slow down or dodge to avoid collisions.
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Equipment
whistle, selection of balls and beanbags
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
