Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 (Age 4)
Welcome to the Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2, designed to cater to the holistic growth and well-being of our young learners aged between 3 and 4 years. This comprehensive scheme has been carefully crafted to focus on enhancing the physical development of our students throughout the first, second, and third terms.
Physical development is a fundamental aspect of a child’s early years, laying the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. During these formative years, children undergo significant changes in their gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance, and overall physical abilities. Our aim with this scheme is to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages children to explore, play, and participate in various physical activities, fostering their physical capabilities and promoting overall well-being.
Throughout the first term, our focus will be on fostering basic motor skills, body awareness, and fundamental movements. We will engage children in age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration and play, setting the stage for their physical development journey.
As we progress into the second term, we will delve deeper into the concept of self-esteem, linking it to the importance of caring for the environment through regular chores. Our activities will encourage teamwork, collaboration, and creativity, while simultaneously developing their motor skills and coordination.
In the third term, we will introduce more structured activities such as races, games, and sports that promote healthy competition, cooperation, and social interaction. The emphasis will be on building strength, and agility, and further refining their physical abilities.
Each term’s scheme is carefully designed to align with the developmental milestones and capabilities of Nursery 2 children, ensuring a balanced and progressive approach to their physical growth. Moreover, safety and hygiene will remain paramount, and we will encourage regular handwashing before and after each activity.
Throughout this journey, we will utilize a wide range of instructional materials, including websites, videos, charts, and play equipment, to make learning fun, engaging, and effective.
We are excited to embark on this physical development journey with your little ones and look forward to witnessing their growth, enthusiasm, and joy as they explore and develop their physical capabilities. By fostering a love for physical activity at an early age, we aim to lay a strong foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle that will benefit them throughout their lives. Together, let’s create a nurturing and stimulating environment that enables our children to flourish and thrive physically.
We hope you and your children enjoy this Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 as we work hand in hand to support their growth and development. Let’s make this journey a memorable and rewarding one for everyone involved!
First Term Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2
| Week | Topic | Learning Objectives | Learning Activities | Embedded Core Skills | Numeracy Benefits | Movement Benefits | Health Tips | Learning Resources | Instructional Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVISION | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | N/A | N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| 2 | HIGH FIVE DANCE GAME | – Dance and move in a rhythmic, coordinated, and expressive way | – Pupils in pairs face each other and dance with high five movements while the music plays. | – Digital literacy, Creativity and Imagination, Communication and Collaboration | Counting practice | Develop target skills, Gross motor skills, Eyes and hand coordination (visual attention skills) | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: parenting.com, momjunction.com | Open space, Music, Chart, Whistle, Pictures, Flashcards |
| 3 | OUTDOOR (Sand Play) | – Explore their environment using sand to play | – Pupils in groups fill buckets with sand using plastic, hand towels, and spades. | – Digital literacy, Creativity and Imagination, Communication and Collaboration | Counting practice | Develop target skills, Gross motor skills, Eyes and hand coordination (visual attention skills) | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: preschooltoolkit.com, mykidstime.com, lemonlimeadventures.com, learning4kids.net, pininterest.com | Sand tray, Sand/field, Space, Whistle, Charts, Pictures, Plastic bottle tops, Sand bucket (various sizes), Water |
| 4 | BOUNCE AND CATCH | – Bounce and catch balls with each other | – Pupils are grouped to bounce and catch balls of various sizes. | – Digital literacy, Creativity and Imagination, Communication and Collaboration | Counting practice | Develop target skills, Gross motor skills, Eyes and hand coordination (visual attention skills) | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: raisingchildren.net.au, parental.guidianceguide.com, active4life.com, whattoexpect.com, sportz.org.nz | Open space, Soft balls, Charts, Pictures, Flashcards |
| 5 | BOWLING | – Perform bowling activity by throwing an object over a perceived distance | – Use empty milk cartons or drink bottles filled with sand/gravel as bowling targets. | – Digital literacy, Creativity and Imagination, Communication and Collaboration | N/A | Develop coordination of arms and body trunk, Fine motor control | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: education.com | Empty milk cartons, Empty plastic drink bottles, Sand, Gravel, Whistle, Balls, Ribbon, Charts, Pictures |
| 6 | MIDTERM BREAK | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | N/A | N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| 7 | FOLLOW THE LEADER | – Perform “Follow the Leader” activity with their peers | – Pupils lead their peers around the playground, changing movement patterns and directions. | – Leadership and Personal development, Critical thinking and Problem Solving | N/A | Develop leg coordination, Dynamic balance, Speed and activity | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: positivepsychology.com, uua.org, oureverydaylife.com, kidspot.com | N/A |
| 8 | GALLOPING | – Master the skill of galloping | – Pupils practice galloping like a horse by placing one foot forward and trailing foot immediately, then “kicking” forward. | – Creativity and Imagination, Digital literacy, Collaboration and Communication | N/A | Develop dynamic balancing and rhythm | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: active4life.com, healthfully.com, myactivesg.com | Flashcards, Charts, Pictures, Open spaces, Whistles |
| 9 | BODY PARTS ACTIVITY | – Master the skill of galloping | – Pupils sing the song “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes” while performing the corresponding movements. | – Creativity and Imagination, Digital literacy, Collaboration and Communication | N/A | Develop dynamic balancing and rhythm | – Pupils are expected to wash their hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: learnenglishkids.britishcouncils.com, matchthememmory.com, learninggameforkids.com, mes-games.com | Small indoor space free of obstacles, Charts, Pictures, Worksheets |
WEEK 10& 11 (REVISION) WEEK 12&13 (EXAMINATION)
Second Term Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2
| Week | Topic | Learning Objectives | Learning Activities | Core Skills Developed | Movement Benefits | Health Tips | Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVISION | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | 25 METRES RACES | – Perform 25 meters race on a straight line | – Pupils run on a straight line over a short period of time | – Creativity and Imagination | – Speed and muscular endurance | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Open space field, Soccer ball, Sport kits, Horse/socks, Whistle, Markers, Web Links (monjunction.com, activekids.com, parenting.firstcry.com, marathonkids.org, howtoadult.com) |
| 3 | KICKING THE BALL | – Kick the ball from a distance to each other | – Pupils kick the ball into a goal post | – Creativity and Imagination | – Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control in the lower body | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links (activeforlife.com, kidactivities.net, sportsrec.com, meaningfulmama.com, blog.schoolspeciality.com, soccercoachweekly.net), Open space field, Soccer ball, Sport kits, Horse/socks, Whistle, Markers |
| 4 | COORDINATION AND BALANCING | – Demonstrate hopping and freezing game through dancing | – Pupils participate and observe peers’ challenges and success while dancing | – Creativity and Imagination | – Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control in the lower body | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links (activeforlife.com, kidspot.com, therealisticmama.com, parents.com, familyfuntwincities.com), pictures, charts, posters, jersey/sport kits, sneakers, whistle, stopwatch |
| 5 | MANIPULATIVE MOVEMENT | – Imitate different animal movements | – Pupils play the different animal movement game | – Creativity and Imagination | – Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control in the lower body | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links (pathways.org.com, pininterest.com, kidspot.com), pictures, charts, posters, jersey/sport kits, sneakers, whistle, stopwatch, Flashcards, Toys |
| 6 | MID TERM BREAK | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | BALANCING (Balance Poses) | – Demonstrate balancing poses | – Pupils practice balancing poses in small groups | – Creativity and Imagination | – Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control in the lower body | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Posters, jersey/sport kits, sneakers, whistle, stopwatch, Open space, pictures, charts, flashcards, toys |
| 8 | INDOOR BASKETBALL (Shooting) | – Demonstrate elbow shooting with peers | – Pupils shoot soft basketball to make a basket | – Imagination | – Hand-to-eye coordination, strength, and fine motor control in the body | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links (abcdeelearning.com, aprettyhappyhome.com, activekids.com, pininterest.com, basketballforcoaches.com), Video Links (YouTube: Premierhoops, Motor skill league), Softballs, Mini basket, Whistles, Open space, Charts |
| 9 | BLOCK BUILDING GAME | – Recognize different colors and shapes | – Pupils build blocks together to form meaningful shapes | – Digital literacy, Creativity, and imagination | – Developing gross motor skills, Hand-eye coordination | – Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links (handsonaswegrow.com, blocks.com, playgroupnsw.org.au, big.entz.com), Soft toy blocks of different shapes and colors, Wooden blocks, Colored markers, Cardboard, Free safe space to play, Printable worksheet |
| 10 & 11 | REVISION | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12 & 13 | EXAMINATIONS | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Third Term Physical Development Scheme of Work for Nursery 2
| Week | Topic | Learning Objective | Learning Activities | Embedded Core Skills | Movement Benefit | Health Tips | Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVISION OF 2ND TERM WORK | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | SELF ESTEEM (Chores with a purpose) | Pupils are expected to participate in a consistent chores routine to care for the environment. | – Pupils, as a class, build self-esteem and take turns sharing their routine activities. – Sing songs to boost self-esteem. – Demonstrate skills through singing and miming. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web sites: www.Activekids.com, www.cbc.ca.com, www.virtuallabschool.org; Instructional materials: Charts, Gardening tools, Textbooks, Flash cards, Hand gloves, Drawing materials, Camera, Music |
| 3 | LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENT (Walking, running) | Pupils are expected to demonstrate different locomotor movements such as running and walking. | – Pupils, as a group, demonstrate gross motor skills like walking and jumping. – Play games like Duck, Duck Goose or Follow the Leader. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Sites: www.verywellfamily.com, www.handsonaswegrow.com, www.themeasuredmom.com, https://theinspiredtreehouse.com, https://teachingmama.com; Instructional materials: Charts, Gardening tools, Playing ground, Sports kits, Chart, Stopwatch, Whistle |
| 4 | SAMPLE AND FUN EXERCISE | Pupils are expected to participate in various simple exercises. | – Teach pupils simple exercises. – Pupils perform exercises in pairs. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Sites: www.verywellfamily.com, www.handsonaswegrow.com, www.themeasuredmom.com, https://theinspiredtreehouse.com, https://teachingmama.com; Instructional materials: Charts, Gardening tools, Playing ground, Sport kits, Chart, Stopwatch, Whistle, Pictures |
| 5 | WATER GAME | Pupils are expected to participate in water play activities. | – Engage in water play activities like pouring, squeezing, painting, and squatting. – Play games involving running, dodging water drops, and hopping through a sprinkler. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and fine motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Sites: www.verywellfamily.com, www.handsonaswegrow.com, www.themeasuredmom.com, https://theinspiredtreehouse.com, https://teachingmama.com; Instructional materials: Field of play, Water sprinkler, Bowl, Bucket, Cups, Water jar, Whistle |
| 6 | MID TERM BREAK | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | SHORT DISTANCE RACE (50 meters dash) | Pupils are expected to participate in a short distance race and demonstrate running skills. | – Pupils run in groups on a straight line. – Learn and demonstrate the start, form, and finish of a short-distance race. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and gross motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: https://www.monjunction.com, https://www.activekids.com, www.parenting.firstcry.com, https://howtoadult.com, https://marathonkids.org; Instructional materials: Open space field, Sport kits, House socks, Whistles, Markers, Starting blocks/cones |
| 8 | TENNIS (Balloon tennis) | Pupils are expected to actively participate in the balloon tennis game using a single racket. | – Pupils play balloon tennis in small groups. – Use a balloon as a “ball” and hit it back and forth over a makeshift net using a single racket. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and gross motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: https://www.monjunction.com, https://www.activekids.com, www.parenting.firstcry.com, https://howtoadult.com, https://marathonkids.org; Instructional materials: Open space field, Sport kits, Hose/socks, Whistle, Markers, Standing blocks/cones, Balloon, Piece of ribbon, Masking tape, Paper plates, Duck tape, Net |
| 9 | BASKETBALL DRIBBLE | Pupils are expected to participate actively in a basketball game and demonstrate dribbling skills. | – Pupils demonstrate dribbling skills with a ball using the palm and fingers of their hands. – Practice right and left-handed dribbling. – Play a mini-game with each other. | Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Collaboration and Communication | Leg coordination, strength, and gross motor control | Wash hands immediately after each activity | Web Links: https://www.monjunction.com, https://www.activekids.com, www.parenting.firstcry.com, https://howtoadult.com, https://marathonkids.org; Instructional materials: Open space field, Sport kits, Hose/socks, Whistle, Markers, Standing blocks/cones |
| 10 & 11 | REVISION | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12 & 13 | EXAMINATIONS | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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