Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 1 year old student will have fun while engaging in physical activities related to Valentine's Day.

Materials and Prep

• No additional materials are needed for this lesson.
• Ensure a safe and open space for the activities.

Activities

• Valentine's Dance: Play some upbeat Valentine's Day-themed music and encourage the student to move and dance freely.

• Heart Balloon Toss: Blow up a heart-shaped balloon and gently toss it back and forth with the student, encouraging them to catch and throw it.

• Love Bug Crawl: Place heart-shaped stickers on the floor in a path and encourage the student to crawl along the path, collecting the stickers as they go.

• Heart Hop: Draw or place heart-shaped cutouts on the floor and guide the student to hop from one heart to another, practicing balance and coordination.

• Valentine's Obstacle Course: Set up a simple obstacle course using pillows, cushions, and other soft objects. Guide the student through the course, encouraging them to crawl or walk around the obstacles.

Talking Points

• "Look, we are going to have so much fun moving and dancing like little Valentine's dancers!"

• "Let's gently toss this heart balloon back and forth. Can you catch it? Great job!"

• "Oh, look at these heart stickers on the floor! Let's crawl and collect them like little love bugs!"

• "Hop, hop, hop! Let's practice our hopping skills by jumping from one heart to another."

• "We have set up an obstacle course for you to crawl or walk through. Can you go around the pillows and cushions? You're doing great!"