- Year 4
Solving problems with communication and trust
I can improve my ability to work with others by communicating and collaborating effectively.
- Year 4
Solving problems with communication and trust
I can improve my ability to work with others by communicating and collaborating effectively.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving accurately in different ways requires agility, balance, coordination and spatial awareness.
- Move: physically coordinating our bodies with others can help us achieve success.
- Think: knowing how to collaborate effectively as a team to solve problems leads to success.
- Feel: supporting others during challenges shows leadership.
- 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...
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.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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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
