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This lesson plan will focus on motor skills.

This will equip learners to focus on having fun and developing movement skills.

Focus Points:

1. Warm Ups

2. Hopping, skipping, and running

3. Cool downs

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GRADE 1: Physical Education

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Duration of Lesson:

Breakdown:

1. Warm up: 5 min

2. Activities: 25 min

3. Cool down: 5 min

Duration: 35 min

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Will be used for two activities.

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Different sizes in balls.

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Rope Games

ooking for things to do with the kids this summer? With six long weeks off school, it can be difficult to keep them occupied (especially without breaking the bank!). So why not play a few rope games? Not only are they good old-fashion fun, but they're often an easy way to get kids active. The possibilities are endless and here we've listed a few of the most popular activities to get you started.

This is a great rope game for a child playing alone. All you need is a length of jute rope - such as that available at Ropes Direct - priced at £1 or less. Challenge them to learn different types of jumping skills (e.g. scissor jumps, cross jumps) or time how many jumps they can do in two minutes. Skipping is a fantastic form of exercise and it's guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment.

Tug of war is a classic rope game for kids, that will bring out their competitive side. Simply split them into two teams and see which side pulls the rope over the line first. Here at Ropes Direct, we sell a range of tug of war ropes for both juniors and seniors. Crafted from soft jute, with a strong polypropylene core, they're built to last and designed specifically with this rope game in mind.

Kids love to climb - which is why, as part of our ' Play is Fun! ' collection, we offer a range of outdoor climbing equipment. This includes rope ladders and acrobatic equipment (e.g. trapeze, gym rings). Install them in your back garden and, on a sunny day, the kids will be rushing outside to play.

Climbing ropes are another great option. Ready-made from synthetic hemp, you can simply hook them onto a sturdy tree and they will create a wide range of rope activities for kids to enjoy.

Again, this a great rope game for kids that doesn't cost the earth. Simply add a length of our jute rope to your basket and show them how to play Limbo. It may have been around for years, but this is an old-school activity, that will bring fun and laughter to an otherwise boring summer's day.

It's not the most active of rope activities, but set up a little arts and crafts table - with various rope strings and twines - and, we guarantee, it'll keep the kids busy on a rainy day. They could make friendship bracelets from sisal twine, decorate greetings cards with cotton cord, or create a little toy from a ball of string. Let them use their imagination and they'll have hour-after-hour of fun.

Need help choosing rope for rope games?

If you'd like to organise a few rope games for the summer holidays, but are unsure which product is best for you, please feel free to get in touch. We're always happy to help and can point you in the right direction - whether you're looking for jute rope, tug of war rope, or twine for arts and crafts. Simply give us a call today on 01692 671721 or send an email to info@ropes-direct.co.uk.

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5 Rope Games & Activity Ideas for Kids | Number 4 is a Classic!

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Ropes games and activities are a great way to keep the kids occupied this summer. Find out more and contact Ropes Direct for suitable rope for rope games.

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Locomotor

"Walk, run, and skip."

Rhythm

Jumping rope.

Sports and Games

Walking races

Soccer/Netball

"Tug of war"

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1. Exercising is good for health.

2. Develop motor skills

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To Do List:

1. Soccer/Netball (catching and kicking balls)

2. Tug of War

3. Obstacle course.

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1. Find something round to play.

2. What is your favorite game to play

3. Get a skipping rope and walk on it with your hands on your head, behind your back, and hips.

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