Active Every Day Lower Key Stage 2

Daily physical activity for Lower Key Stage 2

One of a series of three books, arranged by key stage (KS 1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2). Designed to help primary school teachers encourage children to engage in daily physical activity and keep active throughout the school day.

A ten minute activity per page

Active Every Day gives you easy-to-implement ideas to get pupils moving. Each A4 page contains everything you need to carry out an activity including:

• instructions
• diagrams
• information on curriculum links
• ideas to extend the exercise.

Equipment needed is kept to a minimum and children do not need to change into PE kit to take part.

The activities include:

• calming activities
• energising games
• exercises to improve coordination
• exercises to develop teamwork and stamina
• action rhymes
• skipping games.

Linda Kelly and Wendy Seward are primary school teachers based in Birmingham, UK, with a special interest in physical education.