Gross Motor Skills
At Sandhurst Primary school we use the GetSet4PE programme for all PE lessons. In EYFS the GetSet4PE supports pupils to develop their Gross Motor Skills. In Term 1 and 2, the children will learn to move safely in a space and stop safely. Throughout the unit they will develop control when using equipment and be able to follow a path and take turns. The children will learn to work cooperatively with a partner and develop skills such as; balancing, running, jumping and hopping.
To find out more, view our GetSet4PE Knowledge Organisers
Fine Motor Skills
- To become independent in managing their own needs- dress, undress, use cutlery.
- Copy letters from their name.
- Develop their pencil grip and control.
- Learn how to shape different materials.
- Develop their skills in using small apparatus
Example of this in action:
- Each term, to showcase the children’s development in drawing and painting, they will be invited to complete a self-portrait. The children will be Provided with mirrors, paper, ready-mixed paint and brushes. They will be encouraged to look closely at themselves in the mirror and talk about their eye colour, hair colour and hair length. We will invite the children to paint their portrait and look carefully at their features as they create their artwork. There will also be opportunities for children to explore mixing different colours.
- As part of our Marvellous Machine topic, the children will be invited to created machine inspired paintings. We will Display various nuts, coloured plastic-coated wire, bolts, screws and sheets of black paper. We will show the children how to use the resources to create patterns and pictures. The children will learn that they can make images of objects or use the resources to create patterns. Time will be given for them to adapt and add to their artwork until they are finished. At the end they will be invited to compare their artwork with each other.