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Unit Overview

Physical: Motor Skills

Part of the physical development track — this unit builds Physical: Motor Skills in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Protects the health, focus and teamwork behind lifelong performance.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Walking/Running

Moving in a straight line.

Technique & Control

Performing Physical: Motor Skills with good form.

Teamwork & Spirit

Fair play while doing Physical: Motor Skills.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Walks steadily
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Physical: Motor Skills
  • Joins in Physical: Motor Skills activities with growing confidence
  • Talks about Physical: Motor Skills using simple words

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Play a coordination game built around Physical: Motor Skills
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Physical: Motor Skills
  3. 3Draw and talk about Physical: Motor Skills

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Walking/RunningTechnique & ControlTeamwork & Spirit

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Physical: Motor Skills into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Physical: Motor Skills in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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