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  • Year 1

Partner activities: taking turns

I can send and receive equipment and be fair when taking turns with a partner.

Lesson 1 of 12
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  • Year 1

Partner activities: taking turns

I can send and receive equipment and be fair when taking turns with a partner.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: foccusing on the object we send and receive produces successful passes.
  2. Think: deciding how hard or soft to send equipment will ensure an accurate pass.
  3. Feel: being honest and taking turns fairly means eveyone can enjoy the game.
  4. Connect: listening to others and including everyone shows empathy.

Keywords

  • Focus - giving something your full attention

  • Partner - someone you play or work with

  • Take turns - doing something one after another

Common misconception

Pupils throw equipment too high or throw overarm, and then blame their partner for being unable to catch it.

Encourage underarm throwing with a gentle force to help ensure all partners can catch and succeed.


To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Partner activities: taking turns, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

It's ok for some pupils to work in groups of 3, if it makes PE a more positive experience for them. Display the keywords and refer to them regularly. Teach pupils about the word empathy. Throwing and catching soft toys is a more accessible option for some pupils who struggle with catching.
Teacher tip

Equipment

selection of balls, beanbags, soft toys

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
How do we take turns with equipment?

give it away
keep it
Correct answer: share it

Q2.
What word describes 2 people working together?

group
family
Correct answer: pair

Q3.
How do we know what our partner is saying?

by ignoring them
Correct answer: by listening
by looking

Q4.
What should we do to be polite when talking to others?

look away
Correct answer: make eye contact
look down

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What type of pass is best to ensure success with a partner?

overarm
Correct answer: underarm
underleg

Q2.
How can we make sure we play fairly with a partner?

ignore them
keep the equipment
Correct answer: take turns

Q3.
What do we do if someone is left out?

turn away
leave them alone
Correct answer: play with them

Q4.
How do we make accurate passes with a ball?

Correct answer: focus on it
pass too hard
pass too soft