Objective

By the end of this lesson, Edith will understand how regular physical activity keeps individuals healthy.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Comfortable clothing, water bottle

Prep: Clear a safe space for movement

Activities

• Warm-up dance party: Put on Edith's favorite music and dance together for 5 minutes to get the body moving.

• Obstacle course: Create a simple obstacle course using household items like pillows, chairs, and cushions for Edith to navigate through.

• Animal movements: Pretend to be different animals (e.g. bear crawl, frog jumps) and have Edith mimic the movements.

• Balloon volleyball: Blow up a balloon and have a fun game of volleyball using hands to keep the balloon in the air.

• Cool-down stretching: Finish the lesson with gentle stretching exercises to relax the muscles.

Talking Points

• "When we move our bodies, we become stronger and healthier."

• "Regular physical activity helps our heart pump blood and gives us energy."

• "Playing and exercising can make us feel happy and less stressed."

• "Just like eating healthy food, moving our bodies is important for staying healthy."

• "We can have fun while being active by playing games and trying different movements."