We have made a fantastic start to our PE learning this term! Our first challenge was getting changed into our PE kit. This can be really tricky because there is a lot to think about! Our PE kit is a white t-shirt, black shorts and black plimsoles.
We have shown great resilience when faced with buttons on our shirts and we are becoming so independent at trying to make sure our jumpers, dresses and trousers go on the right way!
We follow our Merry Hill Way in everything we do at school, and this means that we are Ready, Respectful and Safe in PE as well.
This term, we are learning about moving safely around the hall; using the space around us and listening carefully to instructions. We are also learning how to work independently, with a partner and in a group.
We have been practising many different skills- running, jumping, throwing, catching, rolling, skipping and balancing. We have found some of these to be really tricky and we are learning that it is very important not to give up when we find something difficult!
How you can help at home:
- Encourage your child to dress and undress independently, helping them to know which order to put their clothes on.
- Help them to recognise their name, so they are able to look for it on their clothes.
- Give your child opportunities to practise the skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching, rolling, skipping and balancing – this could be around the home, garden or in the park.
- Encourage your child to talk about why it is important to do exercise and how their body feels different before and after exercise.