Move Unit

Teaching Kids to Make Active Choices

Kids will learn how to define move, how to move, and how to make plans for movement in their daily lives.

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Introduction

The more frequently kids move their bodies, the better they feel. These lessons help kids recognize the value of activity and understand that movement can happen throughout the day. The benefits of movement include a stronger body, a motivated mood, and improved sleep and cognitive function.


Lesson 1: Why Movement is Essential for Good Health

Let's help kids make healthy choices by teaching them about the benefits of movement.

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Lesson 2: The Best Types of Movement to Help Kids Stay Healthy

Help kids stay fit by teaching them the different types of movement that are part of their daily lives. 

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Lesson 3: Tips to Help Kids Be Active During the Day

Let’s help kids stay fit by teaching them healthy ways to be active throughout the day.

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Lesson 4: Everyday Tasks Can Get Kids Moving

Kids will be able to recognize movement in their everyday tasks.

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Lesson 5: How Kids Can Choose to Move Each Day

Kids will learn how to make choices that incorporate movement, and then they will make a plan to move.

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Introduction

The more frequently kids move their bodies, the better they feel. These lessons help kids recognize the value of activity and understand that movement can happen throughout the day. The benefits of movement include a stronger body, a motivated mood, and improved sleep and cognitive function.


Lesson 1: Why Movement is Essential for Good Health

Let's help kids make healthy choices by teaching them about the benefits of movement.

Go to Lesson

Lesson 2: The Best Types of Movement to Help Kids Stay Healthy

Help kids to be fit by teaching them about the different types of movement that are part of their daily lives.

Go to Lesson

Lesson 3: Tips to Help Kids Be Active During the Day

Let’s help kids stay fit by teaching them ways to get up and move throughout the day.

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Lesson 4: Everyday Tasks Can Get Kids Moving

Kids will be able to recognize movement in their everyday tasks.

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Lesson 5: Tips for Kids to Move Each Day

Kids will learn how to make choices that incorporate movement, and they will make a plan to move.

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