Fun Animal Movement Games for Nursery 2

Lesson Plan for Physical Development – Nursery 2

Subject: Physical Development
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Manipulative Movement
Sub-topic: Animal Movement Games
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Imitate various animal movements such as hopping like a frog and flapping like a bird.
2. Engage in playful activities that enhance coordination and balancing.
3. Perform animal movements with creativity and precision.

Keywords

• Manipulative
• Movement
• Animal movements
• Coordination
• Balancing

Set Induction

The teacher asks pupils to name their favorite animals and describe how those animals move.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can jump, hop, and imitate sounds.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures or flashcards of animals like birds, frogs, and kangaroos
• Obstacles such as cones or soft blocks
• Whistle or music for signals

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of the previous lesson on hopping and freezing and explains that animal movements often involve similar skills.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and Imagination
• Collaboration and Communication
• Digital Literacy (using visuals of animals)
• Coordination and Balancing

Reference Books

• Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Nursery Schools
• Early Childhood Physical Activity Guide

Instructional Materials

• Animal posters and toys
• Soft mats for safety
• Whistle or music player

Content

1. Definition of Manipulative Movement

• Manipulative movement: Activities that involve moving or using objects with hands, feet, or body to achieve a goal.

2. Examples of Animal Movements

• Frog movement: Hop on all fours and make a “ribbit” sound.
• Bird movement: Flap hands like wings and “fly” around obstacles.
• Kangaroo movement: Hop on two legs and pretend to carry a pouch.
• Snake movement: Crawl or slither on the ground.
• Horse movement: Gallop while neighing.

3. Importance of Manipulative Movement

• Enhances creativity and imagination.
• Improves coordination and balance.
• Builds leg strength and fine motor skills.

4. Benefits of Animal Movement Games

• Encourages physical activity.
• Develops communication skills through role-play.
• Strengthens muscles in the lower body.

Class Activity Discussion: 15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: What is manipulative movement?
   A: It is moving or using objects with hands, feet, or the body.
2. Q: How do frogs move?
   A: They hop on all fours.
3. Q: What sound does a frog make while hopping?
   A: Ribbit, ribbit.
4. Q: How do birds move in these games?
   A: They flap their wings and “fly.”
5. Q: Why is hopping like a kangaroo fun?
   A: It strengthens the legs and improves balance.
6. Q: How do snakes move?
   A: They slither or crawl on the ground.
7. Q: What do we learn from animal movement games?
   A: Coordination, balance, and creativity.
8. Q: Can these activities make us stronger?
   A: Yes, they build strength and improve motor skills.
9. Q: What should we do after playing?
   A: Wash our hands and rest.
10. Q: Which part of the body do we use to hop?
    A: Legs and feet.
11. Q: What is the benefit of balancing like a bird?
    A: It improves coordination.
12. Q: What do horses do while galloping?
    A: They neigh.
13. Q: Should we follow rules while playing?
    A: Yes, to stay safe and have fun.
14. Q: How does pretending help us?
    A: It improves our imagination.
15. Q: What should we do if we lose balance?
    A: Try again and keep practicing.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. ________ movement involves using objects with the hands or feet.
   (a) Manipulative (b) Balancing (c) Freezing (d) Flying
2. Frogs ________ on all fours.
   (a) fly (b) hop (c) slither (d) crawl
3. Birds flap their ________ to fly.
   (a) legs (b) wings (c) hands (d) tails
4. ________ pretend to carry a pouch while hopping.
   (a) Frogs (b) Snakes (c) Kangaroos (d) Birds
5. Snakes move by ________.
   (a) hopping (b) slithering (c) flying (d) galloping

(Additional 10 questions follow a similar structure.)

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revise the previous lesson on hopping and freezing.
2. Step 2: Introduce manipulative movement by showing pictures of animals and asking pupils to guess how they move.
3. Step 3: Demonstrate movements (e.g., hopping like a frog) and encourage pupils to imitate.
4. Step 4: Organize the pupils into small groups to practice movements like flapping, hopping, or slithering.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show pictures or videos of different animals.
2. Demonstrate animal movements clearly.
3. Use a whistle or music to signal movement changes.
4. Provide feedback and encourage pupils to try all movements.

Learners’ Activities

1. Watch and imitate the teacher’s movements.
2. Play animal movement games in groups.
3. Discuss which movements they find fun and easy.
4. Observe their peers and learn from them.

Assessment

1. What is manipulative movement?
2. Name one animal movement you practiced today.
3. How do kangaroos move?
4. Why do we practice animal movements?
5. What should we do after playing games?

Conclusion

The teacher evaluates the pupils’ performance, praises their creativity, and encourages them to practice the movements at home.

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