Y3/4 PE Gymnastics Unit - 8 Outstanding Lessons for KS2

A complete Gymnastics Unit for LKS2 featuring 8 detailed lesson plans, 24 movement flashcards, an expectations grid and key terminology worksheet, designed to build confidence, control and creativity in Year 3 and Year 4 PE.

This pack provides everything you need to teach a structured, progressive gymnastics unit. Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, success criteria, warm‑ups, development tasks, composition activities, cool‑downs, and plenary questions. Teacher guidance is included to support modelling, safety and differentiation.

The 24 flashcards include simple outline diagrams and child‑friendly descriptions of key gymnastics movements, helping pupils understand shapes, balances, rolls, jumps and travelling actions.

A three‑level differentiation sheet supports planning for mixed‑ability classes, ensuring all pupils can access, develop and extend their skills.

What’s Included
• 8 Complete Lesson Plans with warm‑ups, main tasks, composition work and cool‑downs
• Differentiation Sheet with three levels to support all learners
• 24 Gymnastics Flashcards with diagrams and movement descriptions
• Key terminology sheet
• Clear Learning Objectives & Success Criteria for every lesson
• Teacher Tips for modelling, safety and progression
• PDF Format for easy printing and classroom use

Key Features
• Designed specifically for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3 & Year 4)
• Fully structured lessons that build skills progressively
• Differentiated tasks to support and challenge all pupils
• Ideal for non‑specialist teachers delivering PE
• Supports development of balance, control, travelling, shapes and simple sequences

This pack provides a complete, ready‑to‑teach gymnastics unit for your KS2 PE curriculum, ensuring lessons are engaging, safe and accessible for all learners.