This week in PE, Year 1 have been developing their gymnastics skills by exploring different types of jumps. The children have been fantastic at listening carefully, moving safely and giving their best effort.
We focused on a range of basic jumps, including:
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Straight jump – keeping the body tall like a pencil with arms stretched overhead.
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Star jump – jumping out wide with arms and legs spread, then landing back together.
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Tuck jump – lifting knees towards the tummy while keeping the back straight.
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Half-turn jump – making a small controlled turn in the air and landing softly facing the opposite direction.
The children practised taking off with two feet, landing with bent knees and keeping their arms out for balance. They also learned how to sequence their movements with control and confidence.
Staying Safe in Gymnastics
Safety is always our top priority. We reminded the children to:
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Look for clear space before they jump.
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Use two-footed take-offs and landings.
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Keep knees bent when landing.
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Move carefully on and around the apparatus.
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Listen closely to instructions and wait for their turn.
Everyone did brilliantly at following our safety rules.
Help at home by trying some soft landings at home: Lay down a folded blanket or cushion and encourage your child to practise bending their knees to land softly.