Task card used to help create a Haka routine - great for independent group work

This pack includes 4 easy to follow dance lessons that cover cave paintings hunter gatherers moving from caves to simple houses into the Iron Age with the creation of weapons (battles). Each lesson comes with a link to suitable music as well as hints and tips along the way to help you to keep the children on task and challenged. There is also a side column indicates the key skill for each section of the lesson. The lessons are in step-by-step form that require the teacher to simply ask questions & set tasks - this allows the children to be very creative & it is also a very inclusive way of working. If you require any further support please feel free to contact me at cpring@live.co.uk

This outstanding PE unit has been planned by PE experts and tried in primary schools with real children! Through this unit, children will learn fundamental skills, such as running, jumping and balancing. Each lesson comes with at least two different games for children to play and apply their skills and a warm up and cool down. There are also resource listings so you can ensure you are prepared for each lesson. Learning objectives include: ✸ Develop awareness of speed and distance ✸ Develop fluency, rhythm and balance in running over obstacles ✸ Take off in different ways and land in a coordinated way ✸ Use different jumps to make jumping sequences ✸ To complete a running and jumping course. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

These are twenty-four fully completed risk assessments for P.E. They cover different locations, such as the field, sports hall and gym. The risk assessment calculates the likelihood of a risk, severity and level. This resource will save you valuable time as they have already been completed.

This ‘Intro to Dance’ 6 lesson SOL and delivery PowerPoint is for teachers teaching dance at the beginning of Year 7 (or whenever dance is first introduced in your school). Purpose: This SOL is to be taught right at the beginning of Year 7. Lesson 1 is designed to inform pupils of the dance studio rules and what to expect from their secondary school dance lessons. Throughout this SOL, pupils will gain and develop basic performance skills through working as a whole class to perform a teacher taught phrase that consists of the different dance body action. Working in small groups, students will gain and develop basic choreography skills through the creation of their own phrase using the knowledge gained through the performance task and will have the opportunity to view each other’s work and provide feedback to improve their own and other’s work. Throughout this SOL there is an emphasis on safety in the dance studio where pupils will develop knowledge and understanding of basic health and safety requirements for dance. Includes: 6 lesson (60 min per lesson) delivery PowerPoint with: ‘Enquiry questions’, ‘Do Now’ activities, ‘TIF (Take It Further) challenges’, YouTube clips and level descriptors. 6 body actions dance tutorial STAR marking grid Mark sheet Theory task Cover work Dance feedback toolkit

Looking for a set of outstanding PE lessons for KS1 with the theme of Amazing Animals? Look no further! This Amazing Animals Dance unit has been carefully planned to support children in mastering basic movements and developing balance, agility, and coordination. These five lessons are designed to help children respond to music using different actions, explore whole body actions to create linked shapes and balances, and perform dances using simple movement patterns. The lessons also use The Gruffalo to encourage children to imitate animal actions, link movements together, and create different shapes and movements to represent animals. Each lesson includes warm-up activities, a main activity, and a cool-down section to help children stretch and relax their bodies. These lessons are perfect for any KS1 class wanting to explore the exciting world of Amazing Animals! Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com subject leader lead coordinator key stage one

Explore the world of movement and creativity with our KS1 African Animals PE Unit. This resource includes five thoughtfully designed lesson plans that focus on physical activity, teamwork, and imaginative learning. Through interactive activities and games, students will develop coordination, vocabulary, and a deeper understanding of animal movements. These lessons are an exciting addition to your curriculum, promoting active engagement and a holistic learning experience. Lesson 1: Discovering Animal Movements and Vocabulary Kick off the unit with a dynamic exploration of body movements in response to music. The Traffic Lights Game and engaging warm-up activities help students develop essential movement vocabulary while highlighting the significance of proper warm-ups before exercise. Lesson 2: Embodying Animal Movements with Creativity In this lesson, students embrace their inner animals through imitation and creative expression. Activities like “I’m a Lion and Late for Trip to the Waterhole” encourage physical movement and imaginative play, fostering both coordination and vocabulary development. Lesson 3: Sequencing Animal Movements for Performance Lesson 3 focuses on sequencing movements into cohesive performances. Students collaborate to choreograph dance sequences inspired by animal movements, enhancing teamwork skills and encouraging creative storytelling through movement. Lesson 4: Crafting Collaborative Dance Stories Students weave movement and imagination together in Lesson 4. Collaboratively creating dance sequences that embody African animal characteristics promotes cooperative learning and the art of storytelling through physical expression. Lesson 5: Expressive Dance Performances with Animal Movements The final lesson showcases students’ progress and creativity. Combining animal movements into expressive dance performances not only promotes physical activity but also encourages students to communicate through movement, emphasizing their understanding of animals and their unique traits. Our KS1 African Animals PE Unit offers a well-rounded approach to physical education, promoting movement, teamwork, vocabulary development, and imaginative expression. Each lesson plan is carefully crafted to create an engaging and enriching learning experience for your students. Tags: Key Stage 1, Physical Education, Creative Movement, Animal Imitation, Dance Choreography, Teamwork, Coordination, Vocabulary Development, Physical Activity, Holistic Learning, Lesson Plans, Interactive, Curriculum Integration, ofsted, curriculum, physical education Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com y1 y2 year 1 2

Updated: 11/08/22 This ‘Gumboot Dance’ 6 lesson SOL is for teachers teaching KS3 dance. This SOL explores the history and evolution of South African Gumboot dance. Pupils will gain and develop basic dance appreciation skills through watching clips of Gumboot dancing and '“Gumboots” Through the eyes of Michael Moloi which will lead into discussions about the history of the style in relation to actions, space, dynamics and relationships. Props are introduced from lesson 4 and inspiration on how to use them is drawn from Stomp the Musical. Pupils will gain and develop basic performance and choreography skills through working as a whole class to perform set Gumboot rhythms using unison, repetition and action and reaction. Working in small groups, pupils are encouraged to be creative and are allocated time to experiment and improvise choreographic ideas with their groups resulting in a group performance of their Gumboot choreographies that include a prop. Pupils will have the opportunity to view each other’s work and provide feedback to improve their own and other’s work. This SOL also provides pupils with research homework tasks to promote independence and research skills needed at KS4. Includes: 6 lesson (60 min per lesson) delivery PowerPoint with: ‘Enquiry questions’, ‘Do Now’ activities, ‘TIF (Take It Further) challenges’, YouTube clips, level descriptors and YouTube links to my Gumboot tutorials. STAR marking grid Mark sheet 2 video tutorials Remote learning task Cover work Dance feedback toolkit

KS 4 Striking and Fielding Scheme of Work for Rounders and Cricket and adaptable to all striking and fielding activities including long ball and stool ball. This feeds directly from the KS 3 resource also in the shop.

A EYFS scheme of work for children to develop their early learning goals and hone in on fundamental skills throwing and catching. Looking at team games and different ways children can move.

A Dance Theory Booklet looking at the Language of Dance theory. This is a simple and engaging way for learners to discover Dance Theory. It is an excellent resource for Homework, cover work or extension tasks, etc.

The relays - Teaching athletics resource includes everything to teach the relays. Perfect for teaching a safe relay lesson to beginners with progressions for the more advanced. The resource also includes basic running fundamentals to be used as starters in your lesson.

Striking and Fielding Scheme of Work for Rounders and Cricket and adaptable to all striking and fielding activities including long ball and stool ball.

What better way to celebrate Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) than creating some flippin’ fantastic, mouth-watering movement? This lesson aims to help children understand the meaning of pancake day and create movement based on the words relating to making pancakes. For further information about this resource or any questions you may have about dance in education please visit danceeducates.co.uk

A detailed Early Years scheme of work incorporating movement skills, gross and fine motor skills, spatial awareness, alongside many components of skill and health related fitness to develop the fundamentals all young children need in order to fully develop into competent Key Stage 1 PE students. Scheme of work 1 of 3 (Autumn). The scheme of work has been written making use of the Early Years (England) programme and criteria, alongside Australian and New Zealand PMP alternatives.

Counter balances are achievable from key stage 1 in their simplest form and will teach your pupils co-operation. These worksheets start with the very basic counter balances and then progress towards the much more challenging balances suitable for the older children. Why should you buy the resource? The format of the book makes it very easy to teach gymnastics skills. The graphics are of a high quality throughout, enhanced by the photographs of gymnasts at various stages of each move. Detailed notes are visually appealing and provide all the directions needed to start, master a move and refine technique. The resource can be used in a range of situations, from children practicing at home to school and club sessions. The format makes it useful if you are either encountering new skills or wanting to develop or refine existing skills as there are sections on developing skills. This resources offer endless opportunities for those wanting to learn or teach gymnastics skills. A great resource for coaches, teachers and parents, covering the fundamentals of gymnastics. For more inspiring educational resources visit Head Over Heels Gymnastics Shop This link will take you to our Gymnastics Floor Skills Worksheets: Head Over Heels Gymnastics Skills

This KS3 Dance year plan shows what I deliver at Year 7 and Year 8. All my SOW can be found on TES resources complete with 6 lesson delivery PowerPoints that include: starters, lesson objectives, homework tasks and assessment tasks. I have also created a bundle that include all of the KS3 SOW that I currently deliver. I hope they help and provide you with less time planning and more time enjoying teaching :)

This worksheet is especially useful for non-participants in KS3 Dance and builds knowledge towards GCSE Dance.