Raising the hands and lifting the legs for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Motor Skills Development
Focal competence: Moving the body parts with good body balance
Key competencies/values: Safety Awareness
Skills:

• Moving of the body parts with flexibility, balance and coordination

Previous Lesson: Bending and stretching the body safely
Topic: Moving Our Body Parts 1
Subject Matter: Raising the hands, lifting the legs

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the hands and legs as body parts used for movement.
• State the importance of balance and safety during movements.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the need for safety precautions when moving their bodies.
• Show enthusiasm in participating in physical activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Move the hands correctly while observing safety precautions.
• Move the legs correctly while observing safety precautions.
• Demonstrate basic coordination and balance during movements.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 Physical and Health Education Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Cones or safe markers
• Whistle where appropriate
• Open safe activity space
• Appropriate sportswear

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for developing pupils’ fundamental motor skills, coordination, and balance. Learning to move body parts correctly and safely forms the foundation for more complex physical activities. It also instils safety awareness, which is essential for preventing injuries during play and exercise.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can already identify some parts of their body and engage in simple movements like walking and running.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Moving Our Body Parts 1

Body Parts for Movement

Our body has many parts that help us move, such as:

1. Hands: Used for reaching, waving, and lifting.
2. Legs: Used for walking, running, jumping, and kicking.

Raising the Hands

Hands can be moved in different ways such as:

1. Raise hands up: Lift both hands straight above your head.
2. Raise hands sideways: Stretch both hands out to the sides, like an aeroplane.
3. Swing hands: Raising the hand up and swinging in circles

When raising your hands, stand straight with good posture and try to keep your balance.

Lifting the Legs

We can lift our legs in different ways:

1. Lift leg forward: Raise one leg straight in front of you.
2. Lift leg sideways: Raise one leg out to the side.
3. Lift leg backward: Raise one leg behind you.

When lifting your legs, stand tall, keep your body steady, and use your other leg to balance.

Safety During Movement

It is important to be safe when we move our body parts. Always:

1. Look around to make sure the space is clear.
2. Move slowly and carefully, especially when learning new movements.
3. Do not push or hit others while moving.
4. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Review

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, leads a short warm-up activity (e.g., stretching), and asks pupils to name some body parts they use for movement.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, participate in warm-up, and name body parts like hands and legs.

Learning Point: Prior knowledge activation

Step 2: Identifying Body Parts for Movement

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that the lesson will focus on moving hands and legs. The teacher points to their own hands and legs, asking pupils to do the same.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to their hands and legs, confirming identification.

Learning Point: Hands and legs identification

Step 3: Demonstrating Hand Movements

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Instruction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to raise hands up and sideways, emphasizing good posture and balance. The teacher reminds pupils about safety in the open space.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration carefully.

Learning Point: Correct hand raising

Step 4: Practising Hand Movements

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to imitate raising their hands up and sideways. The teacher corrects posture and reminds them to keep balance, using a whistle for start/stop signals if appropriate.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice raising their hands up and sideways, focusing on balance and safety.

Learning Point: Hand movement practice

Step 5: Demonstrating Leg Movements

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Instruction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to lift legs forward, sideways, and backward, emphasizing balance and control. The teacher reiterates the importance of a clear space.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration of leg movements.

Learning Point: Correct leg lifting

Step 6: Practising Leg Movements

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to imitate lifting their legs forward, sideways, and backward. The teacher provides feedback on balance and ensures safe movement within the activity space.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice lifting their legs, trying to maintain balance and follow safety rules.

Learning Point: Leg movement practice

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Show me how to raise your hands up.
2. Show me how to lift one leg forward.
3. Why is it important to be careful when moving?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Movement skills assessment

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes about raising hands and lifting legs into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Essential notes recording

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always move safely. The teacher concludes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s concluding remarks.

Learning Point: Lesson recap

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Practice Exercise

Instruction: Practice these movements at home with your parents or guardians, remembering to be safe.

1. Practice raising your hands up and sideways 5 times each.
2. Practice lifting your legs forward and sideways 5 times each.
3. Tell an adult why it is good to move carefully.

Lesson Keywords

• Hands – The upper limbs of the body.
• Legs – The lower limbs of the body.
• Raise – To lift something to a higher position.
• Lift – To pick up and move to a higher position.
• Balance – To stay steady without falling.
• Safety – Being protected from harm or danger.

Differentiation

For pupils who struggle with balance, provide more support by allowing them to hold onto a wall or a stable object. Encourage faster learners to perform the movements with greater speed and precision, or to try simple sequences combining hand and leg movements.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further visual learning, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 body movements for kids PHE

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure the activity space is clear of any obstacles to prevent accidents. Prepare any cones or markers if you plan to define specific movement areas. Begin the lesson by engaging pupils with a brief warm-up to prepare their bodies for movement. Demonstrate each movement clearly and slowly, breaking them down into simple steps. Pay close attention to pupils’ posture and balance, offering immediate, gentle corrections. Emphasize safety throughout the activity, reminding pupils to be mindful of their surroundings and other pupils. Allow ample time for guided practice, as repetition helps build motor skills and confidence. The Board Summary should be copied by pupils after the practical activities and evaluation, serving as a written record of the key concepts learned. Conclude by reinforcing the importance of safe movement in everyday life.