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Gymnastics: key 0 Game/Apparatus

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Put the apparatus out.

Ask the children to run in and out of the apparatus without bumping into each other. The next stage is to get them to go over / under / in and out of the apparatus making sure that it is clear.

Ask the children to find places to curl up, then stretch out.

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Encourage children to move in any way they want to - emphasise control.

Ask children to suggest alternative ways to curl up / stretch out on the apparatus.

Get the children to come up with ideas.

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Benches Game:

Take out the apparatus.

Travel in and out of the apparatus in different ways e.g in any way the children choose feet, hands, crawl etc. Its is important to keep the children moving all the time. When the apparatus is clear get the children to slide underneath it and step over the top.

key 0 Game/Apparatus

key 0 Game/Apparatus:

Discuss forwards, backwards and sideways movements.

Demo the different movements.

Walk backwards slowly, making sure that the children look their shoulders as they do it. The next stage is for the children to walk sideways.

Ask the children for other ways to move around the floor on their feet.

key 0 Game/Apparatus

key 0 Game/Apparatus:

Put the apparatus out.

Ask the children to go over / under / around the apparatus. Encourage children to explore e.g. ask the children to walk around. The next stage is to ask the children to find a place to either curl up, lay underneath or on top of the apparatus.

key 0 Game/Apparatus