Movement (Catching) – Basic 1 Basic Science Lesson Note (First Term)

Topic: Learning to Catch

What is Catching?

Catching means to hold something that is coming toward us. We use our hands to catch things.

How to Catch Safely

Steps to catch:

1. Watch the ball coming
2. Hold your hands ready
3. Keep your eyes on the ball
4. Bring your hands together
5. Hold the ball gently

Getting Ready to Catch

Hand Position:

• Make a cup with both hands
• Put hands out in front
• Keep fingers open
• Be ready to close hands

Body Position:

• Stand with feet apart
• Keep your body steady
• Bend your knees a little
• Stay focused on the ball

Things We Can Catch

• Soft balls

• Bean bags

• Paper balls

• Balloons

Catching Games

Simple Catch:

• Teacher throws gently
• Child tries to catch
• Start with big, soft balls

Bounce and Catch:

• Ball bounces once
• Then try to catch it
• Easier than catching from air

Partner Catch:

• Stand close to a friend
• Throw gently to each other
• Take turns throwing and catching

Class Exercise

1. Show me how to hold your hands for catching.
2. Where should you look when catching a ball?
3. Practice catching a balloon 3 times.
4. What should we catch with – our hands or our feet?

Catching Practice

Let’s practice step by step:

• Start with balloons (they move slowly)
• Then try big soft balls
• Stand close to the teacher
• Remember to watch the ball