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Teaching young children Physical and Health Education is important for Nursery 3 children. It helps them develop strong bodies and healthy habits.
This scheme of work will introduce basic physical activities and health concepts. Children will learn the importance of exercise and proper hygiene.
The lessons include activities like running, jumping, and stretching. These activities help improve their coordination and strength.
Teachers will also teach about healthy eating and good postures. These lessons encourage children to make good choices for their health.
By the end of the term, children will have a better understanding of physical fitness and health. They will develop routines that promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Term | Third Term | |||
Week | Topic | Teachers Activities | Pupil Activities | Learning Resources |
1 | REVISION | |||
2 | POSTURE – Good Sitting and Standing Posture – Meaning of Posture – Importance of good sitting and standing posture | i. The teacher explains the meaning of posture to the pupils in simple terms. ii. The teacher uses pictures and charts to show examples of good sitting and standing postures to the pupils. iii. The teacher lists the importance of good sitting and standing postures to the pupils. | i. Pupils take turn to demonstrate good sitting and standing postures for other pupils to see. | Charts Posters Well-sized chair |
3 | POSTURE – Good Reading and Sleeping Posture – Meaning of Posture – Importance of good sitting and standing posture | i. The teacher explains the meaning of posture to the pupils in simple terms. ii. The teacher uses pictures and charts to show examples of good reading and sleeping postures to the pupils. iii. The teacher lists the importance of good sitting and standing postures to the pupils. | i. Pupils take turn to demonstrate good reading and sleeping postures for other pupils to see. | Charts Posters Well-sized chair Mattress |
4 | SPORT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT – Meaning of Sport Facilities. – Examples of sport facilities: Field or playground, stopwatch, whistle, balls, gym, bibs, boots, chin guard, etc. | i. Using pictures simple terms and video clips, the teacher explains the meaning of sport facilities and equipment to the pupils and guides them to identify them. ii. The teacher lists different facilities and equipment used in different sports. | i. Pupils take mention as many sport facilities they can. | Charts Video clips Whistle Bibs |
5 | BALL GAMES AND EXERCISES – Football – Examples of ball games: football, table tennis, basketball, etc. – Skills in football: Passing, dribbling, shooting, etc. Equipment: jersey, boots, whistle, ball, goalpost, etc. | i. The teacher uses video clips to explain the concept of ball games and football to the pupils and lists the examples of ball games. ii. The teacher demonstrates simple football skills such as passing, dribbling and guides the pupils to also demonstrate the basic skills in football. | i. Pupils list examples of ball games. ii. Pupils demonstrate the basic skills in football. | Football Boots Playground Video clips |
6 | BALL GAMES AND EXERCISES – Basketball – Skills in Basketball: Bouncing, throwing, etc. Equipment: Ball, boots, jersey, hoops, whistle, etc. | i. The teacher uses video clips to explain the concept of basketball to the pupils and lists the basic skills and equipment necessary in basketball. ii. The teacher demonstrates simple basketball skills such as bouncing, throwing, etc. and guides the pupils to also demonstrate the basic skills in basketball. | i. Pupils list the basic skills and equipment necessary in basketball. ii. Pupils demonstrate the basic skills in basketball. | Basketball Boots Playground Video clips |
7 | INDOOR GAMES – Examples of indoor games: Chess, Ludo game, Card, Video games, etc. | i. With the aid of pictures and video clips, the teacher explains the meaning of indoor games and lists examples of indoor games. ii. The teacher mentions the importance of indoor games. | i. Pupils mention and describe their favourite indoor games. | Charts Posters Chess board |
8 | TABLE TENNIS – Concept of table tennis – Skills in table tennis: gripping, serving, stroking, returning etc. Equipment: Ball, table, net, bats, etc. | i. The teacher uses video clips to explain the concept of table tennis to the pupils and lists the basic skills and equipment necessary in table tennis. ii. The teacher demonstrates simple table tennis skills such as gripping, serving stroking, etc. and guides the pupils to also demonstrate the basic skills in table tennis. | i. Pupils list the basic skills and equipment necessary in table tennis. ii. Pupils demonstrate the basic skills in table tennis. | Ball Bats Video clips |
9 | CHESS – Concept of chess | i. Using simple terms, pictures and a real chess board, the teacher explains the concept of chess game, describes the basic rules, the number of players and the benefits of playing chess. | i. Pupils identify a chess board/ ii. Pupils tell why chess is called an indoor game. | Chess board Charts |
10 | VIDEO GAMES – Meaning of video games – Examples of video games: Solitaire, Super Mario, Soccer – PES/FIFA, Temple Run, Grand Theft, Bricks, etc. | i. Using real video games on a phone or on a computer, the teacher explains the meaning of video games to the pupils and tells them why it is regarded as an indoor game. ii. The teacher selects a video game; lists the instructions and demonstrates how to play it to the pupils. | i. Pupils mention their favourite video game and describes how to play the games and the rules of the game. ii. Pupils take turn to play a real video game in the classroom following the rules. | Brick game Smartphone or computer |
11 | REVISION | |||
12 | EXAMINATION |
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