Nursery
I will continue to develop my movement, balancing, riding (scooters, trikes and bikes) and ball skills. I will be able to go up steps and stairs, or climb up apparatus, using alternate feet. I can skip, hop, stand on one leg and hold a pose for a game like musical statues. I can use large-muscle movements to wave flags and streamers, paint and make marks. I will start taking part in some group activities and increasingly be able to use and remember sequences and patterns of movements which are related to music and rhythm. I can use one-handed tools and equipment, for example, making snips in paper with scissors and use a comfortable grip with good control when holding pens and pencils. I will show a preference for a dominant hand. I will be increasingly independent when putting my coat on and doing up zips.
Autumn
Continue to develop their movement, balancing, riding (scooters, trikes and bikes) and ball skills.
Go up steps and stairs, or climb up apparatus, using alternate feet.
Skip, hop, stand on one leg and hold a pose for a game like musical statues.
Use large-muscle movements to wave flags and streamers, paint and make marks.
Start taking part in some group activities which they make up for themselves, or in teams.
Increasingly be able to use and remember sequences and patterns of movements which are related to music and rhythm.
Spring
Match their developing physical skills to tasks and activities in the setting.
Choose the right resources to carry out their own plan.
Collaborate with others to manage large items.
Summer
Use one-handed tools and equipment.
Use a comfortable grip with good control when holding pens and pencils.
Show a preference for a dominant hand.
Be increasingly independent as they get dressed and undressed, putting on coats and fastening zips.
Be increasingly independent in meeting their own care needs.
Make healthy choices about food, drink, activity and toothbrushing.
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Reception
I will revise and refine the fundamental movement skills I have already acquired:
• rolling
• crawling
• walking
• jumping
• running
• hopping
• skipping
• climbing
progressing towards a more fluent style of moving, with developing control and grace. I will develop my overall body strength, co-ordination, balance and agility needed to engage successfully with future physical education sessions and other physical disciplines including dance, gymnastics, sport and swimming. I will develop my small motor skills so that I can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently. I will confidently and safely use a range of large and small apparatus indoors and outside, alone and in a group. I will develop overall body-strength, balance, co-ordination and agility. I will further develop and refine a range of ball skills including: throwing, catching, kicking, passing, batting, and aiming. developing in my confidence, competence, precision and accuracy when engaging in activities that involve a ball. I will develop the foundations of a handwriting style which is fast, accurate and efficient.
The level of development a child should be expected to have reached by the end of the EYFS is defined by the Early Learning Goals.
ELG: Gross Motor Skills
• Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others.
• Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing.
• Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing.
ELG: Fine Motor Skills
• Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases.
• Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery.
• Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing.
There will be lots of time for me to play and learn within the indoor and outdoor environment. The outdoors has recently had a bigger canopy added with shutters which can be pulled down if the weather demands. We do have all-in-one waterproofs and wellies available whenever needed.
Our school full-time PE Lead K Quinn teaches one session per week in all classes in the EYFS.
We have close links with the local Children’s Centre who work regularly with our school to support our curriculum.
Autumn Term
Physical Development
Children in Reception will be learning to:
- Revise and refine the fundamental movement skills they have already acquired: *rolling *crawling *walking *jumping *running *hopping *skipping *climbing.
- Further develop the skills they need to manage the school day successfully: lining up and queuing at mealtimes.
- Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
- Develop the foundations of a handwriting style which is fast, accurate and efficient.
Reception are developing our gross motor skills through revising and refining the fundamental movement skills we have already acquired.
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Reception are developing our fine motor skills so that we can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
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Reception are developing the foundations of a handwriting style.
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Reception are building the foundations of a handwriting style through developing our pencil grip. We have learnt how to get into a writing position and how to ‘nip, grip, and flip’ our pencils.
Reception are developing our small motor skills so that we can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently. Reception are using a range of tools to independently create materials that follow our interests.
Reception have been revising and refining the fundamental movement skills we have already acquired including running. We have been revising and refining our running skills through partaking in the daily mile around our playground running track.
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“Pushing” helps gross motor skills by directly strengthening the core muscles needed for balance and coordination. “Pushing” requires the coordinated effort of large muscles in the arms, legs and torso.
“Pushing” enables children to gain confidence in their physical abilities.
Thanks to a local farm for the donation of pumpkins 🎃
Reception are developing our small motor skills so that we can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
Through daily handwriting practice, Reception are developing the foundations of a handwriting style which is fast, accurate and efficient.
Reception are having lots of fun developing overall body-strength, balance, co-ordination and agility.
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Reception have been developing their physical development skills through indoor apparatus work. As they climbed, balanced, slid, and travelled across the equipment, they were learning to move with greater control, confidence, and grace. These activities supported them to use a range of large apparatus safely, both independently and with others, while building body strength, balance, coordination, and agility. Children were also encouraged to combine movements smoothly and use their core strength to stay stable and controlled as they climbed, balanced, and changed position.
Reception have been developing their physical skills through adventurous outdoor apparatus activities. As they climbed up, balanced carefully, and jumped down safely, they were building confidence in using large equipment with increasing control and coordination. These experiences supported the children to strengthen their balance, agility, and overall body strength, while also encouraging them to combine movements more smoothly and confidently. Activities like these help children to become more fluent movers and to use their bodies safely and effectively in different ways.
In Reception, we have been developing our physical development skills through ball games outdoors. As we have thrown, aimed and reached up towards the target, we have been building coordination, control and balance. These activities have helped us to combine movements with increasing fluency while also developing our overall body strength and agility. By using equipment safely and taking turns with others, we have been growing in confidence and becoming more controlled and purposeful in our movements.
Combining movements with ease and fluency as confidence grows over time.
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Liverpool Sports Partnership (LSP) have been visiting school linking storytime with PE. Retelling the story of Jack and the Beanstalk has given the opportunity to practise key gross motor skills involving running, jumping, climbing as well as throwing and catching.
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During Careers week the school was visited by a building company. Building with lego and duplo strengthens those fingers whilst developing fine motor skills.
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Summer Term
Physical Development
Children in Reception will be learning to:
- Further develop and refine a range of ball skills including: throwing, catching, kicking, passing, batting, and aiming.
- Develop confidence, competence, precision and accuracy when engaging in activities that involve a ball.
- Develop the overall body strength, co-ordination, balance and agility needed to engage successfully with future physical education sessions and other physical disciplines including dance, gymnastics and sport