Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand how different factors can affect your health, safety, wellbeing, and participation in physical activities.
Materials and Prep
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- A safe open space for physical activities
- Your favorite music playlist
- Water bottle
- Parental supervision
Activities
- Warm-Up Dance Party: Put on your favorite music and dance around for 5 minutes to warm up your body.
- Obstacle Course: Create a simple obstacle course using pillows, chairs, and other safe household items. Time yourself going through it and try to beat your own record!
- Healthy Snack Break: Take a break to have a healthy snack like fruits or veggies. Talk about why it's important to fuel your body with nutritious food.
- Stretching Time: Practice different stretches to improve flexibility and prevent injuries. Remember to breathe deeply while stretching.
- Cool-Down Yoga: Finish the lesson with some calming yoga poses like child's pose and tree pose to relax your body and mind.
Talking Points
- "It's important to warm up before exercising to get our bodies ready for movement."
- "Obstacle courses are fun ways to challenge ourselves and improve our physical skills."
- "Eating healthy snacks gives us energy to keep playing and learning."
- "Stretching helps our muscles stay flexible and strong."
- "Yoga poses can help us relax and focus on our breathing after being active."