Playtime and PE
Parents: Some of the PE / Gross motor activities may need specific equipment. If you haven’t got this equipment, try using something similar or liaise with school to see if you could borrow what you need.
Child cannot get in a line, yet if in a line, will struggle
- Busy environments sensory (doc)
- Body awareness (pdf)
Child walks around the perimeter of the playground
Large open spaces can be overwhelming for some children.
Support the child to engage in play with other children by providing adult directed play and smaller spaces/define areas.
Child bumps into other children
If the child has average motor skills for their age, then bumping into others could be a behaviour; however, if the child struggles in PE then they may have a motor skills deficit.
- Coaching approach (pdf)
- Motor planning (pdf)
- Body awareness over 5 (pdf)
The child is resistant to PE
- Preparing for PE (doc)
Page last reviewed: 5 June, 2025