After this lesson children will have:
Instruct children to move around a track or circle to avoid collisions.
Read the book in the Enrichment activity as an introduction to this Exercise Break.
This game requires children to listen to the teacher and follow her/his commands while using their imaginations about how to move their body. The idea of the game is for children to think about how they can move their body like different characters. Instruct children to stand up and find a place where they can’t touch anyone else. Ask the children to listen carefully to your commands. Instruct the children to “Move like a…”
Next, give the children time to think about how each character/thing moves. You can demonstrate some movements if they are having trouble.
Read From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.