Physical Challenges

Spring Term - PE - Gymnastics

During this term lets explore your gymnastics skills safely at home. Share your progress by uploading your photos or videos on evidence for learning.

Take a look at the videos of some fundamental movement skills. Starting with 'Pencil Position' and progress your way to Pencil Jump then Pencil Roll. Can you Pencil Roll with a partner?

Can't wait to see your videos.

Jo Gavin - PE Lead

Pencil Position

Teaching points:
Hands & feet together
Stretch up as tall as you can
Make a point with your fingers like a pencil tip

Pencil Jump

Teaching points:
Start in pencil position
bend knees
jump up whilst staying in pencil position

Pencil Roll

Teaching points:
Lie down in a safe space
Pencil position
Hands & feet together
Stretch tall
Roll over staying in a tall position

Partner Pencil Roll

Teaching points:
Lie down in pencil position facing your partner
Hold hands
Communicate when you are going to roll at the same time
Roll together in the same direction
Roll back

Someone has been completing Jo's challenges!

Pencil Position

A fabulous example of the pencil position. Great work.

Pencil Roll

An excellent pencil roll.

Partner Pencil Roll

An amazing partner pencil roll!