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Lesson 2 of 6
  • Year 4

Solving problems with communication and trust

I can improve my ability to work with others by communicating and collaborating effectively.

Lesson 2 of 6
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  • Year 4

Solving problems with communication and trust

I can improve my ability to work with others by communicating and collaborating effectively.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: moving accurately in different ways requires agility, balance, coordination and spatial awareness.
  2. Move: physically coordinating our bodies with others can help us achieve success.
  3. Think: knowing how to collaborate effectively as a team to solve problems leads to success.
  4. Feel: supporting others during challenges shows leadership.
  5. Connect: communicating clearly develops trust and can improve team performance.

Keywords

  • Communicate - exchanging information, ideas, thoughts or feelings between individuals or groups

  • Collaborate - to work together with one or more people to achieve a common goal

  • Trust - being able to rely on others

Common misconception

Pupils shout instructions in an attempt to make themselves understood.

Remind pupils that using a calm voice will develop better trust and confidence in a partner.


To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems with communication and trust, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

It would be helpful to have completed lesson 1 of this unit before starting this lesson so that pupils are familiar with 'The body alphabet'.
Teacher tip

Equipment

floor markers, small and/or large cones, bean bags, blindfolds, the body alphabet poster (see additional materials)

Content guidance

  • 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.
Where should we look when we’re listening to someone?

Correct answer: their face
their feet
their hands

Q2.
How can we make sure our partner or team understands us?

ignore them
shout at them
Correct answer: talk clearly

Q3.
How do we land jumps safely?

Correct answer: bend our knees
touch our knees
bend our elbows

Q4.
Which body parts can we use to create shapes with our bodies?

just feet
Correct answer: all body parts
just backs

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
How should we communicate instructions to a partner?

shout loudly
Correct answer: speak clearly
speak quietly

Q2.
Which of these phrases might encourage a teammate?

Correct answer: well done
your fault
you missed

Q3.
When should you offer help to your teammates?

never
only once
Correct answer: whenever you can

Q4.
Which of these characteristics can be strengthened in a team when you help each other?

Correct answer: trust
disrespect
unkindness