The purpose of this lesson is for children to be active. Preschool children should
accumulate at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity every day and 60
minutes of unstructured physical activity every day.
Equipment Required
Before the Lesson
Ensure there is enough space for children to move as they please.
Learning Objective
For children to accumulate at least 5–10 minutes of structured physical activity.
Enrichment
Ask children to think about other foods they might eat out
of a bowl (e.g., rice, pasta, soup). Can we eat soup from a
plate? How about a cup?
Activity
How to Play
Form a circle with the children. Talk to them about
different types of food that we eat out of a bowl. Ask
children how they think different types of foods move
when they are in a bowl! Ask them about the way
berries in a bowl might move, cereal in a bowl and
milk in a bowl. Is it similar to the way we move when
we play in a swimming pool or lake? Next, teach the
children the following song to the tune of “Farmer in
the Dell.” Encourage children to stand up and move
as the words in the song describe. You may need to
demonstrate various actions (make up your own) to
help children differentiate between foods.
(Sing to tune of “Farmer in the Dell”)
Lyrics
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Weekly Log
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
