Box of Tricks – Support Pack
The Box of Tricks Support Pack is an essential teaching resource designed to enhance the core Box of Tricks range. Endorsed by British Gymnastics, this pack provides teachers, coaches, and instructors. With structured lesson plans, fun games, and practical ideas to engage children aged 2–11 in the development of fundamental gymnastics skills. It encourages confidence, coordination, balance, and spatial awareness through creative and structured activities.
The Support Pack complements the full Box of Tricks set therefore helping children progress from basic movements to more advanced skills safely. It includes detailed guidance on how to use each component of the Box of Tricks effectively. Also ensuring that every activity is purposeful and developmentally appropriate. By integrating this Support Pack into school or club sessions, instructors can deliver high-quality gymnastics lessons, maximise participation, and make physical education sessions more dynamic, engaging, and educational for young learners.
Support Pack into School or Club Sessions
The Box of Tricks Support Pack provides step-by-step lesson plans, activity cards, and games to make gymnastics sessions more engaging and structured. With its variety of teaching strategies, instructors can cater to different age groups and skill levels, adapting exercises to suit both beginners and more experienced children. It encourages creative problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence-building through interactive exercises that focus on coordination, balance, and strength.
Furthermore this pack also highlights ways to link activities, incorporate safety guidelines, and use the Box of Tricks components effectively for progressive skill development. Teachers can combine activities to create obstacle courses, challenges, or group exercises, ensuring every child is challenged appropriately while maintaining fun and motivation. This support pack not only enhances the learning experience but also saves instructors preparation time by providing ready-to-use plans. By using the pack, schools and clubs can deliver professional, safe, and inspiring gymnastics sessions that promote lifelong physical literacy and enjoyment.
Provides Structured Lesson Plans — games, and activities to enhance Box of Tricks usage for skill development in young children.
Endorsed by British Gymnastics — ensuring high-quality guidance and developmentally appropriate content for school and club gymnastics programs.
Includes Creative Ideas — to improve balance, coordination, strength, spatial awareness, and confidence through fun and engaging activities.
Step-by-step Instructions — demonstrate how to use each Box of Tricks component effectively in various configurations for progression.
KEY FEATURES:
- Lesson plans and activity cards for structured sessions
- Games and exercises to develop gymnastics skills
- Ideas for obstacle courses and group challenges
- Encourages balance, coordination, and spatial awareness
- Supports 2–11-year-old participants in school and club settings
- Provides safe and progressive skill development guidance
- Enhances Box of Tricks sessions with ready-to-use teaching resources












