Physical Education in Early Years

Morag Simpson / Morag YoungP.E. Lead Officers

Aims of session:

• Provide a variety of warm up activities

• Show how to use P.E. activities to support the development of Numeracy and Literacy skills

• Develop the use of themed activity trails to support topic work

Our Vision

In Early Years:

• Physical Literacy is the development of fundamental movement skills that allow a child to move confidently and with control in a range of physical activities

Program of activities:• Warm ups

• Movement ideas/games linking with Numeracy and Literacy

• Themed activity trails

• Resources

• Q&A - Feedback

Resources• P.E. Lead Officers

morag.young@falkirk.gov.uk

morag.simpson@falkirk.gov.uk

karen.thomson@falkirk.gov.uk

• Library Services

• GLOW

• www.educationscotland.co.uk

Resources within individual schools

TOPS

Infant games booklet / Dance

• Questions

• Exit Pass