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 Wheels on the Bus, by Paul O Zelinsky.
Talk to children about their experiences with riding the bus to Head Start.
Activity
How to Play
Instruct children to stand up where they can’t reach anyone else. Sing the following
song and create actions to the words.
Lyrics
Substitute these also:
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.
