Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 1

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Performance objectives

• Introduction:
• This lesson focuses on developing and refining three fundamental gross motor skills: hopping, jumping, and skipping. These movements are not just for play; they are the building blocks for more complex physical activities like sports, dancing, and everyday navigation. In our Ghanaian context, skills like jumping and hopping are central to many of our traditional games, like 'Ampe'. Mastering these skills helps children build strength, balance, and coordination, making them more confident in moving their bodies safely and effectively in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.
• Learning Objectives:
• By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
• Identify the difference between hopping, jumping, and skipping when demonstrated.

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on developing and refining three fundamental gross motor skills: hopping, jumping, and skipping. These movements are not just for play; they are the building blocks for more complex physical activities like sports, dancing, and everyday navigation. In our Ghanaian context, skills like jumping and hopping are central to many of our traditional games, like 'Ampe'. Mastering these skills helps children build strength, balance, and coordination, making them more confident in moving their bodies safely and effectively in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.

Lesson notes

This lesson is highly practical. The key concepts are the movements themselves. It is crucial to explain and demonstrate them clearly and simply.

Key Concepts: Gross Motor Skills: These are abilities that involve using the large muscles in our body to make whole-body movements. Think of our arms, legs, and torso working together to run, climb, and in today's lesson, to hop, jump, and skip. Hopping: This is the action of jumping up and down on ONE foot. Explanation: "When we hop, we are like a bird standing on one leg. We bend one knee and lift that foot off the ground. Then, we use the foot that is still on the ground to push off and go up, then land on that same foot. Hop, hop, hop!" Jumping: This is the action of pushing off the ground with TWO feet at the same time and landing on TWO feet at the same time. Explanation: "When we jump, we are like a frog getting ready to leap! We put our feet together, bend our knees, and then WHOOSH! We push off with both feet to go up. We also land on both feet together to be safe and balanced." Skipping: This is a more complex movement that combines a step and a hop, alternating feet. It has a rhythm: step-hop, step-hop. Explanation: "Skipping is like a happy walk! You take one step forward, and then you do a little hop on that same foot. Then you do it with the other foot. It goes like this: 'Step-hop, Step-hop, Step-hop'. It feels like you are bouncing as you walk."

Teaching Aids: An open, safe space (classroom with tables pushed back, or preferably outdoors on a field or veranda). Chalk or masking tape for drawing lines and shapes on the ground. Small, soft objects to jump over (e.g., a piece of cloth, a small beanbag). A drum, shakers (sekere), or a clap for rhythm. Colourful ribbons or scarves (optional, for visual appeal during skipping).

Guided Practice (With Solutions)