Class 4 Physical Education NCERT Book Chapter 4 Little Steps

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Chapter 4
Little Steps
The key to success is to set and achieve goals. For 
example, holding the pose similiar to naukasana for 
20 seconds, T-balance on one leg for 20 seconds, 
jumping jacks for 60 seconds, etc. Every individual 
has different goals based on their needs, but there 
are some goals which all of us should try to achieve. 
In this chapter, we will set and achieve personal 
goals on maintaining balance and growing strong.
Introduction
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Chapter 4
Little Steps
The key to success is to set and achieve goals. For 
example, holding the pose similiar to naukasana for 
20 seconds, T-balance on one leg for 20 seconds, 
jumping jacks for 60 seconds, etc. Every individual 
has different goals based on their needs, but there 
are some goals which all of us should try to achieve. 
In this chapter, we will set and achieve personal 
goals on maintaining balance and growing strong.
Introduction
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 42
BM 19
Roll Around
Required Material
Mats
How to play
•	 Ask students to find and mark an area and 
sit on the ground and hold both the ankles 
with the hand.
•	 Keep your chin tucked in to your chest to 
avoid injuries.
•	 At the blow of the whistle, ask them to roll 
their bodies sideways with their back and 
shoulder touching the ground.
•	 Start with the left side and then on the right 
side.
•	 As the students get comfortable, ask them 
to stretch their legs and hold their ankles.
•	 Again, ask them to start rolling from one 
side and then to the other side.
Variations
•	Vary the rolling 
position from 
sideways to 
forward rolling.
Circle Time
•	Share which movement 
you enjoyed the most and 
why.
•	Discuss why it was 
important to mark the 
area for rolling.
Purpose
To develop the 
balance of the 
body in rolling 
motion.
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Chapter 4
Little Steps
The key to success is to set and achieve goals. For 
example, holding the pose similiar to naukasana for 
20 seconds, T-balance on one leg for 20 seconds, 
jumping jacks for 60 seconds, etc. Every individual 
has different goals based on their needs, but there 
are some goals which all of us should try to achieve. 
In this chapter, we will set and achieve personal 
goals on maintaining balance and growing strong.
Introduction
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 42
BM 19
Roll Around
Required Material
Mats
How to play
•	 Ask students to find and mark an area and 
sit on the ground and hold both the ankles 
with the hand.
•	 Keep your chin tucked in to your chest to 
avoid injuries.
•	 At the blow of the whistle, ask them to roll 
their bodies sideways with their back and 
shoulder touching the ground.
•	 Start with the left side and then on the right 
side.
•	 As the students get comfortable, ask them 
to stretch their legs and hold their ankles.
•	 Again, ask them to start rolling from one 
side and then to the other side.
Variations
•	Vary the rolling 
position from 
sideways to 
forward rolling.
Circle Time
•	Share which movement 
you enjoyed the most and 
why.
•	Discuss why it was 
important to mark the 
area for rolling.
Purpose
To develop the 
balance of the 
body in rolling 
motion.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 43
Required Material
Hula hoops, pieces of 
cloth, and cones 
BM 20
Cross Together
How to play
•	 Form teams of four and ask them to 
stand behind the cone or starting line.
•	 Each teammate has a hula hoop and 
another one is placed in front of them.
•	 The first teammate will move into the 
hula hoop and place the one in their 
hand on the ground. 
The teacher will provide examples of uncomfortable incidents 
like teasing and bullying by role play and explain how such 
things hamper team spirit.
Variations
•	Vary the number 
of cloths.
•	Vary the number 
of teammates.
Circle Time
Discuss with your peers about 
an incident where you felt 
uncomfortable for any reason.  
Also, share how someone  
offered help at that time.
Purpose
To develop 
team spirit and 
collaborative 
skills. 
Note for the teacher
•	 The second teammate will enter the empty hula 
hoop and pass the hula hoop in their hand to the 
first teammate and place it on the ground to make 
a path.
•	 All the teammates have to cross the path by placing 
the hula hoop till the next end, where a piece of 
cloth is placed.
•	 They have to bring the cloth to the starting point 
in the same way. The team to do this first will win.
•	 Teammates can place the hula hoop at a distance 
if they can jump to finish the race first.
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Chapter 4
Little Steps
The key to success is to set and achieve goals. For 
example, holding the pose similiar to naukasana for 
20 seconds, T-balance on one leg for 20 seconds, 
jumping jacks for 60 seconds, etc. Every individual 
has different goals based on their needs, but there 
are some goals which all of us should try to achieve. 
In this chapter, we will set and achieve personal 
goals on maintaining balance and growing strong.
Introduction
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 42
BM 19
Roll Around
Required Material
Mats
How to play
•	 Ask students to find and mark an area and 
sit on the ground and hold both the ankles 
with the hand.
•	 Keep your chin tucked in to your chest to 
avoid injuries.
•	 At the blow of the whistle, ask them to roll 
their bodies sideways with their back and 
shoulder touching the ground.
•	 Start with the left side and then on the right 
side.
•	 As the students get comfortable, ask them 
to stretch their legs and hold their ankles.
•	 Again, ask them to start rolling from one 
side and then to the other side.
Variations
•	Vary the rolling 
position from 
sideways to 
forward rolling.
Circle Time
•	Share which movement 
you enjoyed the most and 
why.
•	Discuss why it was 
important to mark the 
area for rolling.
Purpose
To develop the 
balance of the 
body in rolling 
motion.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 43
Required Material
Hula hoops, pieces of 
cloth, and cones 
BM 20
Cross Together
How to play
•	 Form teams of four and ask them to 
stand behind the cone or starting line.
•	 Each teammate has a hula hoop and 
another one is placed in front of them.
•	 The first teammate will move into the 
hula hoop and place the one in their 
hand on the ground. 
The teacher will provide examples of uncomfortable incidents 
like teasing and bullying by role play and explain how such 
things hamper team spirit.
Variations
•	Vary the number 
of cloths.
•	Vary the number 
of teammates.
Circle Time
Discuss with your peers about 
an incident where you felt 
uncomfortable for any reason.  
Also, share how someone  
offered help at that time.
Purpose
To develop 
team spirit and 
collaborative 
skills. 
Note for the teacher
•	 The second teammate will enter the empty hula 
hoop and pass the hula hoop in their hand to the 
first teammate and place it on the ground to make 
a path.
•	 All the teammates have to cross the path by placing 
the hula hoop till the next end, where a piece of 
cloth is placed.
•	 They have to bring the cloth to the starting point 
in the same way. The team to do this first will win.
•	 Teammates can place the hula hoop at a distance 
if they can jump to finish the race first.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 44
BM 21
Movement 
Circuit
Required Material
Mats, box
The stations can be changed according to locally available 
resources and fitness level of students. Local stations can 
be incorporated to develop the desired outcome (balance, 
coordination, leg strength, explosive strength, flexibility 
and speed).
How to play
•	 At the blow of the whistle, students will 
walk on a path of width nine inch towards 
the first mat and perform rocking five times 
as shown in the picture.
•	 After that, the student will move to the 
next station while doing frog jumps and  
T-balance on left leg for 5 seconds.
•	 After that, the student will walk on toes to 
the next station and T-balance on right leg  
for 5 seconds.
•	 Then the student will do hanuman jump till 
they reach the mats placed on a slope.
Variations
•	The sequence and 
frequency of exercises 
may be changed to 
increase or decrease 
the difficulty.
Circle Time
Star and Wish
Purpose
To develop 
basic motor 
movements 
and fitness.
Note for the teacher
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Chapter 4
Little Steps
The key to success is to set and achieve goals. For 
example, holding the pose similiar to naukasana for 
20 seconds, T-balance on one leg for 20 seconds, 
jumping jacks for 60 seconds, etc. Every individual 
has different goals based on their needs, but there 
are some goals which all of us should try to achieve. 
In this chapter, we will set and achieve personal 
goals on maintaining balance and growing strong.
Introduction
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 42
BM 19
Roll Around
Required Material
Mats
How to play
•	 Ask students to find and mark an area and 
sit on the ground and hold both the ankles 
with the hand.
•	 Keep your chin tucked in to your chest to 
avoid injuries.
•	 At the blow of the whistle, ask them to roll 
their bodies sideways with their back and 
shoulder touching the ground.
•	 Start with the left side and then on the right 
side.
•	 As the students get comfortable, ask them 
to stretch their legs and hold their ankles.
•	 Again, ask them to start rolling from one 
side and then to the other side.
Variations
•	Vary the rolling 
position from 
sideways to 
forward rolling.
Circle Time
•	Share which movement 
you enjoyed the most and 
why.
•	Discuss why it was 
important to mark the 
area for rolling.
Purpose
To develop the 
balance of the 
body in rolling 
motion.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 43
Required Material
Hula hoops, pieces of 
cloth, and cones 
BM 20
Cross Together
How to play
•	 Form teams of four and ask them to 
stand behind the cone or starting line.
•	 Each teammate has a hula hoop and 
another one is placed in front of them.
•	 The first teammate will move into the 
hula hoop and place the one in their 
hand on the ground. 
The teacher will provide examples of uncomfortable incidents 
like teasing and bullying by role play and explain how such 
things hamper team spirit.
Variations
•	Vary the number 
of cloths.
•	Vary the number 
of teammates.
Circle Time
Discuss with your peers about 
an incident where you felt 
uncomfortable for any reason.  
Also, share how someone  
offered help at that time.
Purpose
To develop 
team spirit and 
collaborative 
skills. 
Note for the teacher
•	 The second teammate will enter the empty hula 
hoop and pass the hula hoop in their hand to the 
first teammate and place it on the ground to make 
a path.
•	 All the teammates have to cross the path by placing 
the hula hoop till the next end, where a piece of 
cloth is placed.
•	 They have to bring the cloth to the starting point 
in the same way. The team to do this first will win.
•	 Teammates can place the hula hoop at a distance 
if they can jump to finish the race first.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 44
BM 21
Movement 
Circuit
Required Material
Mats, box
The stations can be changed according to locally available 
resources and fitness level of students. Local stations can 
be incorporated to develop the desired outcome (balance, 
coordination, leg strength, explosive strength, flexibility 
and speed).
How to play
•	 At the blow of the whistle, students will 
walk on a path of width nine inch towards 
the first mat and perform rocking five times 
as shown in the picture.
•	 After that, the student will move to the 
next station while doing frog jumps and  
T-balance on left leg for 5 seconds.
•	 After that, the student will walk on toes to 
the next station and T-balance on right leg  
for 5 seconds.
•	 Then the student will do hanuman jump till 
they reach the mats placed on a slope.
Variations
•	The sequence and 
frequency of exercises 
may be changed to 
increase or decrease 
the difficulty.
Circle Time
Star and Wish
Purpose
To develop 
basic motor 
movements 
and fitness.
Note for the teacher
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 45
•	 The student will climb the mat and do a 
forward roll keeping the chin close to the 
chest.
•	 After that students will walk backwards for 
five-metre followed by a five-metre sprint to 
complete the circuit.