Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about how our bodies work while running and how it helps us stay healthy and strong.

Materials and Prep

Materials: None

Prep: Make sure you have enough space to move around for the activities.

Activities

1. Warm-up: Start by doing some light stretching to prepare our bodies for running.

2. Running in Place: Let's practice running in place to get our hearts pumping and our bodies moving.

3. Exploring Breathing: We will learn about how our breathing changes when we run, and why it's important to breathe deeply.

4. Cool Down: Finish the lesson with some calming stretches to relax our muscles after all the running.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "When we run, our bodies move really fast, and it helps make our legs and hearts strong. It's like a super fun exercise!"
• "When we run, we breathe faster to get more air into our bodies. It's like our bodies are working extra hard!"
• "Running makes us feel happy and full of energy. It's like a special superpower that makes us feel really good!"