Discuss the importance of movement. Ask students to think of all the different ways that they can move their bodies. Ask for a few volunteers to show their favorite movements. Doing different movements is an important part of physical activity. Different movements work different muscles, and all of our muscles need to work in order to stay strong and fit.
Students explore different movements.
In a large play area, arrange students in a circle. Have all students face the center of the circle. Start the chain of movement by doing an easy movement in the center of the circle and tell students to copy your movement. After 20 seconds, clap your hands and jog in place. Choose one student to come to the center of the circle.