We enjoyed a sunny garden circuit to start off the Easter holidays. This is so easy to set up and can be adapted to use whatever resources you have already. It was a great way to get some exercise, burn off some energy and work on gross motor skills.
Resources
- Trampoline
- Egg and spoon
- Swing
- Ball and ropes
- Bean bag
- Tunnel, see-saw and slide
- Ribbon twirl
- Rugby ball
- Skittles
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Method
Step 1: Bounce on the trampoline.
Step 2: Walk the width of the garden the egg and spoon.
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Step 3: Throw the hoops on the corresponding coloured hook.
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Step 4: Dribble the ball between the ropes.
Step 5: Balance the beanbag on your head.
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Step 6: On the see-saw.
Step 7: Through the tunnel.
Step 8: Pass the rugby ball.
Step 9: Down the slide.
Step 10: Twirl the ribbon.
Step 11: On the swing.
Step 12: Knock down the skittles.
Extension: Ioan ran laps around the garden trying to be as fast as Dash from Incredibles. Finn invented a game with the slide and skittles. He rolled increasingly larger balls, then slid, down the slide to try and knock over all the pins.
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DfES Early Learning Goals (2017)
Physical development
ELG 04 – Moving and handling:
Children show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements. They move confidently in a range of ways, safely negotiating space. They handle equipment and tools effectively.
ELG 05 – Health and self-care:
Children know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe.