Sports education of children is as important a task as intellectual and emotional development. Improving children's health is the key to their normal growth, therefore, it should be a priority for both parents and educational institutions. But since preschool children spend most of the daylight hours in kindergarten, it is advisable to hold sports events here.
Sports activities in the senior group of the kindergarten become organized and structured, because at this age the kids are ready to accept the instructions of the teacher and can fulfill the tasks assigned to them. Therefore, it is important to include such activities in the structure of classes and to develop children in a diversified direction.
Goals and objectives of sporting events
Any sports entertainment in the senior group should be carefully planned and organized so that children are interested and useful to take part in it. In addition, as a result of each such event, certain skills are built up, strength and mobility develop, and the ability to navigate the situation is formed.
Among the main tasks and goals that the organizers of sports entertainment should set themselves and fulfill, we can name:
- promotion of a healthy lifestyle ;
- development of the ability to overcome obstacles, jump, crawl, roll;
- improving orientation skills in space;
- nurturing team spirit, courage, willingness to help others in children;
- introduction to sports of parents and other family members.
Carefully designed and thought-out plans for sports entertainment help to fulfill all these and many other goals of raising and developing children.
What determines the nature of a sporting event
The scenario of sports entertainment in the senior group of the kindergarten is developed and prescribed taking into account many factors. Firstly, the venue is of great importance - a sports hall, a group room or a playground on the street. Secondly, the time of year and the weather also affect the nature of the activity. Even in winter, with a little frost, you can arrange fun sports entertainment for children of the older group.
Features of summer sports entertainment
In summer, it is useful for children to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air, with the exception of a few hours, when in the afternoon the sun is most dangerous. Therefore, sports entertainment in the older group is best done on the street in the morning or after sleep, and if possible, connect parents to it. The scenario of the event can include any story with fantastic heroes and unexpected twists. It is important that there are exercises, relay races and tasks for all participants in the event.
The most popular option of sports entertainment for children 5-6 years old is a treasure hunt. On the territory of the kindergarten, it is easy to think over the route and tasks for the senior group, draw a map and promote the children from one control point to another. Sports entertainment is also in demand in the senior group "Fun Starts", which is a competition of two or more teams.
Variety of scenarios for a summer event
Among the most interesting and memorable scenarios you can prepare:
- Camping in the woods. It is necessary to come up with the history of a research group that goes to unexplored territory, where children are waiting for obstacles, adventures and tasks for ingenuity. The purpose of such a trip may be a collected basket of “mushrooms” or “berries”.
- Rescue expedition. The goal of such a sports game is to save stuck people or animals on the other side of the meadow, where you have to get through numerous tasks and traps. It is important to tell the children in detail how the outcome of the event depends on them.
- The meeting of two tribes on the same island. The struggle for territory, competitions, exercises on dexterity, strength and speed. In the end, the participants of both “tribes” should come to a common opinion that they should not quarrel, but should try to live together and be friends.
- Family competitions to determine the most athletic and friendly family. This option can be organized on the principle of elimination, so that after each task it becomes one participant (family) less, and as a result there is one winner.
Any sports entertainment in the senior group should include a variety of tasks, so that all children and adults take part in them. In addition, it is important to think over a prize or encouragement at the end of the event, because kids at this age love to see the result of their own efforts and efforts.
What tasks to supplement the scenario of the event
Having decided on the scenario of sports entertainment, you need to think about what the stages and obstacles for children will consist of. They should be diverse, interesting and moderately complex, so that participants could not overcome them too easily. In addition, you must carefully prepare all the tools and details. Sports entertainment in the senior group of preschool children should remain in the memory for a long time and benefit the physical health of the kids.
To fill the event, you can use the following tasks:
- Relay race with a sports stick. All team members must run to a certain point designated by the leader and return back, passing the baton. The winner is the team that will cope with the task faster.
- "Get in the bag." At a short distance from the teams, fabric bags are fixed in the open state. Children are given balls. The task is to throw as many balls into the bag as possible.
- "Friendship". At a distance of 8-10 meters from the teams put one dice. First, the first participant runs to him, runs around and returns. Then he takes the second child by the hand, and the two of them do the same. After that, three children run together, four, and so on, until the whole team runs around the cube.
- Running with obstacles. This may be a certain part of the territory that needs to be overcome as quickly as possible, but on which there are obstacles. Children need to jump over a stretched cord, crawl under the bar, jump, stepping their feet in hoops, etc.
While some babies perform the exercise, others may cheer for them and cheer. This lesson will appeal to everyone.
More challenging assignments for older children
For children who are constantly taking part in such events, accustomed to tasks and competitions, you can choose more complex games. Among them:
- Relay race on big balls with horns. Each member of the team must sit on the ball, grasp the horns with his hands and ride on it to the designated point and back. After that, the ball is passed to the next child.
- Jumping with the ball. A small rubber ball needs to be squeezed between the knees and jump to the designated place, and then back. Each team member must complete this task and return to the starting point.
- Skittles and clubs. On the route of the participants put 5-6 pins, give the children a stick and a small rubber ball. The task is to roll the ball with a snake between the pins, pushing it with a stick, and return back to the team.
Sports entertainment in the older group may also include other contests, tasks, games. It is important to involve all children in the process, diversify the tasks assigned to them and have fun.
Features of winter sports events
Winter sports entertainment in the older group, if held outdoors, is significantly different from the warm season. First of all, it is important to take into account the air temperature and the length of stay of children on the street. The best environment for such an event may be calm weather with an air temperature of at least -5 degrees.
In summer, entertainment can take several hours, in winter the organizer will have to meet 30-40 minutes. But the snowy atmosphere and the variety of activities are worth holding such an event. After him, the children come to the group satisfied, cheerful and happy.
Why do we need winter games on the street
Winter activities instill in children a love of winter sports, strengthen the body, develop strength and dexterity. Most often, even a game of snowballs or the construction of a snow fortress lead children into complete delight. Therefore, during the winter, you need to at least several times bring them on such a useful and fun walk.