Shapes

You will need: the Shapes (printable)

• Begin by discussing the posters to learn some or all of the gymnastics shapes: star, tuck, straight, straddle, pike, butterfly, front support, back support
• Allow time to practice each shape quickly.
  
•  Begin the game by calling out locomotor movements (e.g., walk, skip, hop, run)
•  Teacher then shouts out a shape which the pupils must quickly perform
• Repeat as many times as necessary increasing the speed of the locomotors (e.g. move from walking to skipping to running)

The Movement Ninja Challenge

You will need: attached movement ninja challenge sheet,

• Inform the class that you received a new movement ninja challenge sheet in the post this morning!
• Read The Movement Ninja Challenge Sheet.
• The catching Ninja has left the class 'challenges' to complete and questions to answer.
• Complete his challenges and earn the chance to attempt his Fundamental Movement Skills catching games.

Let's Record & Assess

You will need: self-assessment sheets, pencils and/or iPads/tablets, ball, 2 cones

Assessment Using Tablets/iPads:

• In threes, set out two cones, one for the thrower and one for the catcher.
• The third student, the assessor, records two videos of the catcher - One side view video and one front view.
• After recording, groups sit down, re-watch their video, and score the catching skill using the assessment sheet e.g. head position, shoulder position etc.
• If students think they have mastered that skill point correctly, they give themselves 1 point. Repeat the process with each skill point.
• Finally, students tally up their score to find out if they are a beginner, developer or master catcher.

Alternatively

Assessment Using Self-Assessment Sheet:

• In threes, set out two cones, one for the thrower and one for the catcher.
• The third student, the assessor, begins by standing to the side with the assessment sheet and pencil. After watching the catcher catch the assessor moves to the top and the student repeats the catching action.
• If the assessor believes their partner has mastered a skill point they give them a tick. Repeat the process with each skill point.
• Finally, students tally up their score to find out if they are a beginner, developer or master catcher.

Move to the Beat

You will need: no equipment

• Teacher clap out a beat - start with a fast tempo and gradually slow down.
• Pupils move around the space to the beat.
  
• Teacher call out specific movements and students use that action to move to the beat: Leaping, Hopping, Swinging arms in a circle, Sidestepping
• Pupils follow the instructions and movements guided by the beat.