Gymnastics — Balance and Rolls
Indoor gymnastics lesson — balances, rolls, and a routine. Mat-based, safe for non-specialist teachers.
Preview
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Learning objective
Perform basic balances and a forward roll with control.
About this resource
- Subject: Sports & Games
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade levels: Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4)
- Pages: 3
- Date added: 2026-07-04
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Gymnastics equipment
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Equipment
- G Gymnastics mat folding 1.83m school
- B Balance beam floor 2.4m x 10cm
- G Gymnastics wedge mat foam incline
- R Ribbon wands gymnastics set 10
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