3FW – Gymnastics

During Spring 1, 3FW worked on gymnastics in PE as one of their topics with Mrs Clark. The unit began by recapping floor moves the children already knew from their gymnastics lessons in previous years. This included balances, rolls & jumps.

As the weeks continued, we looked at developing our move vocabulary and explored various pieces of apparatus. Forward rolls and forms of travelling such as leaps, scissor kicks and spins were developed on floor. While squat on, jump dismounts and squat through were explored on the vaults. On beam, the class focused upon creating a routine on the benches and vaults including a balance, change of direction and a jump. They even attempted forward rolls and cartwheels on the beam!

In the final week, children worked in groups to bring together their skills into a floor routine. This had to include a balance, roll, jump and travel each. The children did brilliantly at this- celebrating each others skills, sharing ideas positively and using the space creatively. The children took turns to perform their routines and also be “mini teachers” and share what groups had done well and how they could make it even better! The class also explored the climbing frame which all were very excited for. Fabulous creativity and strength on show! Well done to our 3FW gymnasts!