Objectives
- Demonstrate how to self-assess physical activity choices and seek help when needed.
Info to Know
The lessons in this unit present the four parts of fit—recharge, mood, food, and move—and how they connect and support a healthy lifestyle. Students will learn that having a fit mindset is about having enough energy and the motivation to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Encourage healthy choices throughout the day by downloading the Healthy Choice Posters and the ABCs of a Healthy Me for your classroom or hallway!
Set The Stage
Play a modified game of Simon Says so that all students are moving throughout the game. Direct the kids to do different movements with their bodies. For example, jump 3 times in one spot. If a child misses the Simon Says cue, they take a step backward and continue play. Next, discuss why movement is important.
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Captivate
Educate
Move Your Body
Tell students that “move” is physical activity. Moving strengthens muscles, bones, and brain. Remind students that anything that gets them up and active is a fit move. Moving is easy when you make it fun!
Check for understanding: How can you move your body?
Activate
Move to the Music
Play the song, Put a Little Move in Your Day.
Students stand and dance around for the duration of the song. Have them listen for examples of ways to put a little move in your day!
Close the Lesson
Today we learned how easy and simple it is to make the fit choice to move our bodies. Next, we will review what it means to be fit.
Grade: 3-5
Time: 20 Minutes
What You'll Need
Resources
- Move Many Ways - Slideshow
- fitBoost Activity - Activity
- Put a Little Move in Your Day - Music
- Healthy Choices Posters - Printable
- ABCs of a Healthy Me: Printable Poster Pack - Printable
Materials
- Markers
- Music
- Poster Board or White Board
- Slideshow
Health Education Standards
- Standard 1: Core Concepts–Use self-control and impulse-control strategies to promote health.
- Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
- Standard 5: Decision-Making
- Standard 7: Practice Health-Enhancing Behaviors
- Standard 8: Advocacy
Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Responsible Decision-Making
Extend the Lesson
- Listen to Do the fit Thing and sing about all the fun and healthy choices you can make.
- Set up Think fit. Be fit! Healthy Choice Stations from the fitGames series for students to get moving and practice making healthy choices.
- Read about Breathing Techniques to help your students relax and become more mindful of their choices.
- Read about how you can help kids make healthy decisions using the cue "Think fit. Be fit!"