Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of physical activity for your health and apply it while playing with Magnatiles.

Materials and Prep

• Magnatiles set
• Open space to play
• Comfortable clothing and shoes

No specific preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Warm-up: Start by doing some simple stretching exercises to warm up your muscles. Reach up high, touch your toes, and rotate your arms.
2. Build and Move: Use the Magnatiles to build a structure of your choice. Once you have built it, find different ways to move around and through the structure. You can crawl, jump, slide, or balance. Be creative!
3. Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course using the Magnatiles. Place them on the floor in different patterns and heights. Challenge yourself to navigate through the course without touching the Magnatiles.
4. Fitness Challenge: Set a timer for 5 minutes and see how many different exercises you can do using the Magnatiles. For example, you can do jumping jacks, lunges, or push-ups with your hands on the Magnatiles.
5. Cool-down: Finish the lesson by taking a few minutes to stretch and relax your muscles. Take deep breaths and slowly stretch your arms, legs, and back.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Physical activity is important for our bodies. It helps us stay healthy and strong."
• "Playing with Magnatiles can be a fun way to be active and move our bodies."
• "When we warm up before physical activity, it helps prevent injuries and prepares our muscles for exercise."
• "Building and moving around the Magnatiles structure helps us improve our balance and coordination."
• "Creating an obstacle course challenges our problem-solving skills and helps us develop agility."
• "Doing different exercises using the Magnatiles helps us strengthen our muscles and improve our overall fitness."
• "Cooling down after physical activity helps our bodies relax and recover."