Activity

Purpose

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

  • Read Let’s Go Apple Picking (Strawberry Shortcake), by Molly Kempf or Apples, Apples, Apples, by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, for story time.

Activity

How to Play

Gather children together in an area where they have enough space to dance in place. Teach children the song below with accompanying actions. Sing to the tune of Momma’s Little Babies Love Shortnin’ Bread.

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.