Workout Badge: The Rainbow Reach Badge
From PE with Joe (The Body Coach) · 2021
9 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
Summary
Duggee and the Squirrels join Joe to earn the Rainbow Reach Badge with big, colourful stretches and reaches. A gentle follow-along for the youngest movers to loosen up and warm the body.
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All ages
Standard follow-along exercise -- have kids move at their own pace and stop if they need to. No equipment required.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- Where in your body could you feel the stretch?
- Why do we stretch slowly instead of bouncing?
- When is a good time to stretch -- before, after, or both?
Quick work-a-long
Try it: Reach up as tall as you can for a slow count of five, then fold down gently toward your toes. Breathe out as you fold.