Lesson
Kids will learn about how being active and moving can help their mood.
Move is physical activity. To move is to participate in a sport, play, exercise, or do a leisure activity, such as walking. Health experts recommend that youth get at least an hour of physical activity each day, but you do not have to do it all at once! Choosing to move throughout one’s day will benefit both body and brain.
Ask kids to talk to a partner about their favorite activity. Is it a game, exercise, dance, or simply standing rather than sitting?
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Exercises for Kids
Do some moves!
Benefits of Being Active
Highlight the benefits of being active during the day:
Check for understanding: What does moving do for your body and brain?
Morning Move Choices
Students write or draw their morning move choices on the Add Move to Your Day printable.
Today we learned about how being active and moving can help our mood. Next, we will learn about moving at school.
Grade: K-2
Time: 20 Minutes
Kids will show choices they can make to move throughout their day.
Get PrintableKids show their energy level by sitting, standing, or standing with arms in the air.
Start SlideshowKids show their energy level by sitting, standing, or standing with arms in the air.
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