Tumbling Circuit Lesson Plan
Tumbling Circuit
Physical Education • Grade 3
30 MINUTES
Focus
Body Control & Tumbling
Audience
3rd Grade Students
Setup
Circuit Stations
Materials Needed
- Gymnastics Mats (5+ sets)
- Cones (for station markers)
- Station Cards
- Whistle or Signal Bell
- Reflection Worksheets
Teacher Prep
Set up five distinct stations around the gym floor. Place one "Station Card" at each station next to a cone. Ensure mats are properly placed with no gaps for safety during rolls.
Safety Notes
- • Always tuck chin during rolls.
- • One student on the mat at a time.
- • Wait for signal before rotating.
Instructional Flow
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 MIN
- Gather students and explain the objective: practicing skills through a circuit.
- Discuss the importance of warming up to avoid muscle strain.
- Lead a dynamic warm-up: jogging, jumping jacks, and full-body stretching.
Explain Stations
5 MIN
- Walk through the gym and demonstrate each station (rolls, cartwheels, balancing).
- Focus: Emphasize proper form and safety (e.g., tucking heads).
- Divide students into 5 groups and assign starting positions.
Tumbling Circuit
15 MIN
- Groups rotate every 2-3 minutes at the sound of the whistle.
- Active Monitoring: Move between stations to provide feedback and spot students.
- Ensure students are maintaining high energy and safe practices.
Cool Down & Reflection
5 MIN
- Gentle cool-down routine (deep breathing and static stretching).
- Distribute Reflection Worksheets.
- Quick group discussion: "Which station felt the most controlled?"
Station Cards
Station 1
Forward Rolls
Perform forward rolls from one end of the mat to the other.
Keep your chin tucked to your chest!
Station 2
Backward Rolls
Practice backward rolls. Tuck your head and use your arms for support!
Push with your hands to help you roll.
Station 3
Cartwheels
Try cartwheels across the mat. Focus on where you place your hands and feet.
Reach long and kick high!
Station 4
Balancing
Stand on one leg. Try different balancing poses for 30 seconds each.
Find a spot to look at to help balance.
Station 5
Stretching
Perform various stretching exercises to improve your flexibility.
Stretch gently — never push to pain!
Reflection Worksheet
My Tumbling Reflection
PE Activity Wrap-Up
NAME:
DATE:
1. What was your favorite station?
Write about the station you enjoyed the most and why.
2. What was the most challenging station?
Explain the station that you found the hardest and what made it challenging.
3. What did you learn about tumbling today?
Share something new you learned about tumbling movements or safety.
Strength
Safety
Energy
