WHAT CAN CRICKET OFFER YOUR SCHOOL TEACHER RESOURCE PACK Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 ashes challenge 03 On the 8th July 2015 the first test of the 2015 Ashes series starts in Cardiff. The Ashes is a series of cricket matches that has been played between England and Australia since 1888. It is one of the biggest events on sports world stage. This is the second time that the home Ashes series has started in Cardiff, the first was in July 2009. Currently the Ashes are held by Australia after winning the 2013/1014 series in Australia. Cricket, along with other sports, has a duty to ensure that all pupils in Wales can improve and develop their physical literacy skills. This will improve the health of the nation and the individual’s quality of life. The pack has been developed to not only introduce cricket to schools, but to link with the needs of the National Curriculum in the following ways: • Delivering a high quality sports experience through cricket. • Using cricket as a way to engage pupils in literacy skills, especially boys, who in Wales, are notably under achieving in this area. • Delivering cross curricular work linking with the Numeracy and Literacy framework. • Using cricket to develop the ICT skills of pupils. Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 delivery of high quality sport experiences through cricket The Cricket Wales “Ashes Challenge” programme is committed to delivering High Quality Sport Experiences, as explained in the PE & School Sport (PESS) Dragon Multi Skills pack. There are eight areas to look at. This programme will ensure that the following areas are delivered by Cricket Wales. ENJOYMENT Sessions are planned and delivered so that children enjoy them and want to take part. They are challenging, yet success is achieved. HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES Regular opportunities are provided to develop strength, stamina and flexibility which contribute to their health and well-being. The importance of rest to balance the demands of activity with a healthy lifestyle is demonstrated. CONFIDENCE Create a positive can do attitude. No one makes mistakes on purpose; making mistakes is a necessary part of learning. Children’s contributions 03 are valued. UNDERSTANDING Children know and understand what they are trying to achieve and are involved in every aspect of the activity. SKILLS Children have the opportunities to develop, practise, consolidate, adapt and apply their skills. These also include personal, social and emotional skills such as communication, problem solving, leadership and teamwork. This will involve taking different roles within the sessions. FULFIL POTENTIAL Encourage children to achieve their best by attending regularly, practising in their own time and finding out further information on the activity. THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING Encourage children to make their own decisions on what they are going to do, make choices when playing, reflect on their performance and how can they improve. ETHOS Ensure that the environment is safe and welcoming, set out expectations so that children know what is expected and celebrate children’s achievements. Set high expectations for all children, raise their aspirations and increase their determination to succeed. Provide a positive role model for the children. These can take place not only in curriculum time, but in after school clubs and links with clubs. Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 catch the cricket bug! LOOK AT COACHING CARD #00 FOR CATCHING DRILLS #00 PE NATIONAL NUMERACY & LITERACY ACTIVITY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 03 Coordination and balance from Numeracy can link in any counting, INDIVIDUAL IN GARDEN level 2 onwards tables work with catches. Can use also Stand still throw ball just above head and for counting down catch. Move around doing above. Linking skills and action level 2 & 3 Clap before catching Literacy can count in Welsh cricket skills Understanding skills from level 2 onwards CATCHING IN THE FIELD Catching is an important skill in the game of cricket and is part of the Sport Wales WORKING WITH PARTNER Stand about a metre apart throw slip Learning from others from Hierarchy of Gross Motor Skills as presented in PESS Play to Learn and Dragon Multi Skills Numeracy can link in any counting, catches to each other. level 1 onwards tables work with catches. Can use also programmes. (can mark with cones) Coordination and balance from for counting down. Swop places after every three catches. level 2 onwards Over the page are ways to develop this skill through a series of activities. All activities Literacy can count in Welsh have been linked to National Curriculum for Physical Education plus the National Can then develop similar for high Attention and cooperation from catches. level 1 onwards Numeracy and Literacy Framework. Skills and Activities should start at the level of ability of the children you are working Learning from others from level 1 onwards with. Numeracy can set games up with Coordination and balance from counting before scoring, setting target level 2 onwards number for team to win. TEAMS Play catching football Attention and cooperation from Literacy – Oracy Collaboration and Make up own catching games level 1 onwards discussion covered when making own game. Give teams time to plan their Responsibility and safety from game, think tactics. level 1 onwards Principles and Strategies from level 3 onwards Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 throw yourself into cricket! LOOK AT COACHING CARD #00 FOR THROWING DRILLS #00 PE NATIONAL NUMERACY & LITERACY ACTIVITY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK INDIVIDUAL Coordination and balance from level 2 onwards Numeracy can link in any counting, Underarm throw* tables work with catches. Can use also Throw ball/beanbag into hoop for counting down Throw ball/beanbag into target on wall Linking skills and action level 2 and 3 Literacy can count in Welsh cricket skills Overarm throw* Throw ball/beanbag into hoop Understanding skills from THROWING IN THE FIELD Throw ball/beanbag into target on wall level 2 onwards Throwing is an important skill in the game of cricket and is part of the Sport Wales Learning from others from Hierarchy of Gross Motor Skills as presented in PESS Play to Learn and Dragon Multi Skills level 1 onwards WORKING WITH PARTNER Numeracy can link in any counting, programmes. tables work with catches. Can use also Underarm Throw to partner Coordination and balance from for counting down. - will link with catching. level 2 onwards Below are ways to develop this skill through a series of activities. All activities have Overarm throw to partner moving Literacy can count in Welsh been linked to National Curriculum for Physical Education plus the National Numeracy Attention and cooperation from around garden area. level 1 onwards and Literacy Framework. Skills and Activities should start at the level of ability of the children you are working Learning from others from level 1 onwards with. TEAMS Numeracy can set games up with From Cricket for Teachers Resource there Coordination and balance from counting before scoring, setting target are games that involve throwing as a level 2 onwards number for team to win. main element Attention and cooperation from Literacy – Oracy Collaboration and - At The Stumps - level 1 onwards discussion covered when making own - Catching Relay - game. Give teams time to plan their - Catching Tennis - Responsibility and safety from game, think tactics. level 1 onwards Make up own throwing games. Principles and Strategies from level 3 onwards *Dragon Multi Skills Technical Skill cards for Underarm throw and overarm throw give full description of action. Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 make your lessons a real hit! LOOK AT COACHING CARD #00 FOR BATTING DRILLS #00 PE NATIONAL NUMERACY & LITERACY ACTIVITY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Coordination and balance from level 2 onwards Numeracy can link in any counting, INDIVIDUAL tables work with catches. Can use also Bat Taps Linking skills and action for counting down Dribble ball around garden using a level 2 and 3 cricket skills cricket bat Literacy can count in Welsh Understanding skills from BATTING level 2 onwards Batting is an important skill in the game of cricket and can fit into Striking an object Learning from others from with Hands or Bat in the Sport Wales Hierarchy of Gross Motor Skills as presented in PESS level 1 onwards Numeracy can link in any counting, Play to Learn and Dragon Multi Skills programmes. tables work with catches. Can use also WORKING WITH PARTNER Coordination and balance from for counting down. Partner underarm throw ball and hit level 2 onwards Below are ways to develop this skill through a series of activities. All activities have back to partner. Literacy can count in Welsh Attention and cooperation from been linked to National Curriculum for Physical Education plus the National Numeracy level 1 onwards and Literacy Framework. TEAMS Learning from others from Skills and Activities should start at the level of ability of the children you are working (Small groups of 3 or 4) level 1 onwards with. Numeracy can set games up with counting before scoring, setting target Hitting ball through target Coordination and balance from number for team to win. 1. Off a tee level 2 onwards 2. Drop feed Literacy – Oracy Collaboration and 3. Bobble feed Attention and cooperation from discussion covered when making own 4. Past a fielder level 1 onwards game. Give teams time to plan their game, think tactics. This practice can be used for all cricket Responsibility and safety from shots but the importance is to watch the level 1 onwards ball, hit with the face of the bat and stay balanced. Principles and Strategies from level 3 onwards Be the best you can be | 02920 419 341 bowl your students over! LOOK AT COACHING CARD #00 FOR BOWLING DRILLS #00 PE NATIONAL NUMERACY & LITERACY ACTIVITY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Coordination and balance from level 2 onwards Numeracy can link in any counting, INDIVIDUAL tables work with catches.