Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have fun playing outside while learning about nature and staying active!
Materials and Prep
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Know the rules of the outdoor area where you will be playing
Activities
- Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore your backyard or local park to find items like a leaf, a rock, a flower, and a feather.
- Obstacle Course: Set up a fun obstacle course using items like hula hoops, cones, and jump ropes. Time yourself to see how fast you can complete it!
- Balloon Tennis: Blow up a balloon and use your hand or a racket to keep it in the air. Challenge yourself to keep it up for as long as you can!
Talking Points
- Quotation: "Nature is all around us! Let's see how many different things we can find outside."
- Quotation: "Obstacle courses are like fun challenges that help us move our bodies and have a great time!"
- Quotation: "Balloon tennis is a fun way to practice hand-eye coordination and agility. It's like playing a game of keep-it-up!"