P4 were delighted to see the trampette out this week.  This is a miniature trampoline that you use like a springboard.  The pupil steps on and jumps off showing a 1 foot-2 feet-2 feet foot pattern.  Other changes included a double bar, a high bench, a high ladder, obstacles on the beam, the springboard beside our long box and the wide box was another block higher.

Here we are in action.

 

 

We have been learning about forces as part of our topic this term – Forces and Energy. We have learned that a force is a push or a pull. We tested and sorted toys that use different forces. Some used a push, some used a pull and others used the force of gravity.

 

 

Week 2 of the equipment saw a different set up for the pupils to explore.  The main differences were we had the ropes out, included a change of direction, the wide box was slightly higher and the bench up to the long box was flat and lower.

Here are some pictures of us working.

The class were very excited to see the gym full of all the gymnastics equipment last week.  While developing skills and techniques, P4 are focusing on

Balance and Control – required on the narrow pieces of equipment, when we land, in many of the skills and throughout our gymnastics lesson,

Kinaesthetic Awareness – this is being aware of the body while we move.  A lot of our learning in gymnastics comes from feeling our body positions and movements,

Multi-Processing – In gymnastics all the information is given at the beginning of the lesson for the pupil to use at the appropriate time.

Here we are exploring.

Please see our Curriculum Information for Term 2 below:

Term 2 Curriculum Info P4

Please find our optional Family Learning grid for Primary 4 below.

P4 Family Learning Grid