- Year 1
Partner activities: scoring points with a partner
I can cooperate successfully with a partner to practice and score points.
- Year 1
Partner activities: scoring points with a partner
I can cooperate successfully with a partner to practice and score points.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: passing in a controlled and accurate way will result in scoring more points.
- Think: making effective decisions in a game helps us to score maximum points.
- Feel: honesty enables us to keep the correct score.
- Connect: making changes to suit the needs and feelings of a partner demonstrates good cooperation and empathy.
Keywords
Cooperate - working with others to achieve a shared goal
Decision - a choice you make during a game
Score - the number of points achieved in a game
Common misconception
Some pupils might dominate the partnership.
Cooperation and communication are key factors in any partnership: they must share roles and listen to one another's ideas.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Partner activities: scoring points with a partner, 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: scoring points with a partner, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
selection of balls (e.g. tennis balls, bouncy balls, footballs), cones, 4-5 bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
