Crab Walk (Gross Motor Skills) Physical Development Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Physical Development
Class: Kindergarten
Term: First Term
Week: Week 3
Topic: Crab Walk (Gross Motor Skills)
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Perform the crab walk in an open space.
- Imitate the movement of a crab.
Set Induction: Let’s pretend to be crabs scuttling on the beach! Can you show me how a crab moves?
Entry Behaviour: As you come into class, show me how you would move like a crab.
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: We’ve been learning about different ways our bodies can move. Today, we’ll learn about the crab walk!
Embedded Core Skills:
- Gross motor skills
- Coordination
- Balance
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Open space for movement
- Visual aids demonstrating crab walk
- Music for rhythmic movement
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures or videos showing crabs walking
- Mats or cushions for students to sit on
Content:
- Introduction to the crab walk and demonstration of the movement.
- Guided practice of crab walk in an open space.
- Encouragement for students to imitate the movement of a crab.
Class Activity Discussion :
- How do crabs move? π¦ Answer: Crabs move sideways by walking and using their legs.
- Is it easy to do the crab walk? π€ Answer: It might feel tricky at first, but with practice, it gets easier!
- Why do we need to learn the crab walk? π€·ββοΈ Answer: Learning different movements helps us stay active and healthy.
- Can we do the crab walk indoors? π Answer: It’s better to do it in an open space where we have more room to move.
- How can I make my crab walk better? πββοΈ Answer: Keep practicing and try to move smoothly sideways like a crab!
- Do crabs walk fast or slow? π¦ Answer: Crabs usually walk at a slow and steady pace.
- Can we do the crab walk with friends? π« Answer: Yes, it’s more fun to do it with friends and pretend we’re a crab family!
- Can we do the crab walk on sand? ποΈ Answer: Yes, crabs often walk on sand, just like we’re at the beach!
- How long should we practice the crab walk? β±οΈ Answer: Practice for a few minutes each day to get better at it.
- Can we listen to music while doing the crab walk? π΅ Answer: Yes, music can make the crab walk even more fun and enjoyable!
Evaluation:
- Boys have a symbol like ______. a) πΉ b) πΊ c) π§ d) π¦
- Girls have a symbol like ______. a) πΉ b) πΊ c) π§ d) π¦
- Crabs move sideways using their ______. a) arms b) legs c) tail d) wings
- What animal do we pretend to be during the crab walk? π¦ a) Crab b) Fish c) Bird d) Dog
- How should we move during the crab walk? πΆββοΈ a) Forward b) Backward c) Sideways d) Up and down
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate crab walk movement.
- Guide students in practicing the crab walk.
- Provide encouragement and feedback during practice.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe teacher demonstration.
- Practice crab walk movement in the open space.
- Imitate the crab’s movement with guidance from the teacher.
Assessment: Observe students’ ability to perform the crab walk movement and imitate the crab’s sideways scuttling.
Conclusion: Today, we learned how to do the crab walk, just like crabs do! We practiced moving sideways in an open space and had fun imitating the crab’s movement.