The importance of physical activity for kids
From Smile and Learn
4 min2nd3rdHealthPhysical Education
Summary
Explains why moving our bodies every day keeps us strong and healthy, and shares easy ways to be active. Bridges health and PE.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Moving your body every day makes your heart, muscles, and bones stronger and helps you feel good. Play counts as exercise.
- What does exercise do for your heart and muscles?
- What are some fun ways to be active every day?
- How do you feel after you've been running and playing?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: exercise, active, heart, strong.
Try it: List three active things you enjoy. Do one for ten minutes today.