Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 1

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Performance objectives

• Hop on one foot for at least 5 seconds.
• Throw a beanbag underarm towards a target.
• Follow instructions in a fun game.
• Explain why being active is good for our health.

Lesson summary

This week in Life Skills, we will focus on developing fundamental movement skills that are important for our overall health and fitness. Being physically active is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps us grow strong, stay healthy, and have fun! In South Africa, being physically active is especially important because it helps us participate in our communities, enjoy our beautiful natural environment (like hiking Lion's Head or playing soccer in the park), and build teamwork skills that are valuable throughout our lives. By learning basic movement skills, we can enjoy playing games, sports, and other activities with our friends and family.

Lesson notes

This week, we're focusing on hopping, throwing underarm, and understanding the importance of physical activity.

Let's break down each skill: Hopping: Hopping is jumping on one foot and landing on the same foot. It's different from jumping, where you take off from two feet and land on two feet. Hopping helps us develop balance, coordination, and leg strength. Imagine a Springbok, a famous South African animal, hopping across the veld! That's what we want to practice.

How to Hop: Stand with your feet together. Choose one foot to hop on. Lift your other foot off the ground, bending your knee slightly. Push off the ground with your hopping foot and land softly on the same foot. Try to keep your balance by using your arms. Repeat hopping several times on the same foot before switching to the other foot. Why is Hopping Important? Hopping helps us with balance, coordination, and leg strength. These skills are important for playing games like tag, skipping, and even just walking safely.

Underarm Throwing: Underarm throwing is a way to throw an object by swinging your arm below your shoulder. It's often used for games like beanbag toss or bowling.

How to Throw Underarm: Stand facing the target. Imagine a hula hoop on the ground a short distance away. Hold the beanbag (or a small, soft ball) in your hand. Step forward with the foot opposite your throwing hand. For example, if you're throwing with your right hand, step forward with your left foot. Swing your arm back and then forward in a smooth motion, releasing the beanbag as your arm swings forward. Aim for the target. Follow through with your arm, pointing your hand towards the target. Why is Underarm Throwing Important? Underarm throwing helps us develop hand-eye coordination, arm strength, and accuracy. It's a useful skill for playing games and sports.

Importance of Physical Activity: Physical activity means moving your body. This includes playing games, running, jumping, dancing, and even walking to school. Being physically active is very important for our health. Why is Physical Activity Important?

Strong Bones and Muscles: Physical activity helps our bones and muscles grow strong. Think of strong bones like the foundation of a house – they support our whole body!

Healthy Heart: Physical activity helps keep our heart healthy, just like exercising helps our muscles get stronger.

Healthy Weight: Physical activity helps us maintain a healthy weight.

Better Sleep: Physical activity can help us sleep better at night.

Improved Mood: Physical activity makes us feel happy! It releases chemicals in our brain that make us feel good.