Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have fun while learning different ways to move your body and stay active!

Materials and Prep

• Comfortable clothing to move in
• An open space to move around in

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Dance Party: Put on your favorite music and dance like nobody's watching! Move your body in different ways and have fun.
• Animal Imitation: Pretend to be different animals (like a frog jumping or a bird flying) and move like them around the room.
• Obstacle Course: Create a simple obstacle course using pillows, chairs, and other objects. Move through it by crawling, jumping, and balancing.

Talking Points

• Our bodies need exercise to stay healthy: "Just like how we need food to grow, our bodies need exercise to stay healthy and strong."
• Exercise can be fun: "Exercise doesn't have to be boring! We can play games and dance to keep our bodies moving."
• Different ways to move: "There are so many ways we can move our bodies - jumping, crawling, dancing, and more! It's fun to try them all."
• Listen to your body: "It's important to listen to our bodies. If something hurts or feels uncomfortable, we should stop and take a break."