Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create salt dough and understand the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Materials and Prep

You will need:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of salt
• 1 cup of water

No other materials are needed for this lesson.

Activities

1. Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl.

2. Gradually add the water and knead the mixture until it forms a dough.

3. Shape the dough into different figures or objects of your choice.

4. Once the dough is shaped, engage in physical activity by dancing, jumping, or performing simple exercises for at least 15 minutes.

Second Grade Talking Points

• Salt dough is a fun and creative way to make sculptures and shapes.
• "Today, we are going to make salt dough, and then we will get moving and have fun with some physical activities."
• Physical activity helps keep our bodies strong and healthy.
• "When we move and play, it helps our muscles and bones grow strong, and it makes our heart and lungs healthy too."
• We can use our imagination to create different things with salt dough.
• "Let's think of something fun we can make with the salt dough. It could be a favorite animal, a flower, or anything else we want to create!"