Lesson Plan

Name of Activity - Healthy Habits Show and Tell

Originating Idea - Educating children on the importance of healthy behaviors such as proper nutrition,
hygiene, exercise, and rest through a fun and interactive show and tell activity.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI – Physical Development and Health

20. Healthy Behavior: Children engage in healthy practices.

Materials
Props related to healthy habits (e.g., play food, toothbrush, exercise equipment, pillow)
Pictures or illustrations depicting healthy behaviors.

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Today, we're going to have a special Healthy Habits Show and Tell. We will share and learn about different
things we can do to stay healthy and strong. Let's see what healthy habits we can discover together!

Middle of Activity
Now, who's ready to show and tell us about a healthy habit they know? Let's listen carefully and learn from
each other.

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide visual aids and simplified explanations for each healthy habit. Offer prompts and encourage them to
participate by asking questions.

Middle:
Encourage them to explain healthy habits in their own words and share personal experiences related to each
habit. Allow them to demonstrate actions like washing hands properly or choosing healthy snacks.
Later:
Challenge them to think of creative ways to promote healthy habits, such as creating a skit or a song about the
benefits of exercise or hygiene practices.

End of Activity
Great job, everyone! We've learned so much about staying healthy through our Healthy Habits Show and Tell.
Who wants to share with the class what they learned today?

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Healthy Habits Collage: Have children create a collage using pictures or drawings of different healthy
behaviors they learned about during the activity.
2. Healthy Habits Pledge* Ask children to write or draw their own healthy habits pledge, promising to practice
good behaviors like eating fruits and vegetables, washing hands, and exercising regularly. Display these pledges
in the classroom as a reminder to stay healthy.
 Lesson Plan

Name of Activity - Fun with Movement

Originating Idea - Engaging children in activities that promote the development of gross motor skills such as
crawling, jumping, balancing, and skipping through fun and interactive movement exercises.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI – Physical Development and Health

16. Gross Motor Skills: Children demonstrate strength, flexibility, balance, and timing in using their
large muscles.

Materials
Cones or markers for boundaries
Hula hoops
Balls
Scarves or ribbons for movement activities
Music player for background music

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Today, we're going to have a blast with Fun with Movement! We will practice different gross motor skills like
jumping, running, and balancing. Let's get our bodies moving and have some fun!

Middle of Activity
Are you ready to show me your best jumping skills? Let's start with a big jump in place. Ready, set, go!

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide simpler movements and break down exercises into smaller steps. Offer one-on-one support to guide
them through the activities and encourage them to keep trying.

Middle:
 Encourage them to demonstrate movements to their peers and lead some of the exercises. Provide challenges
like hopping on one foot or balancing while holding objects.

Later:
Introduce more complex movements or exercises that require coordination and balance. Encourage them to
create their own movement sequences or obstacle courses to challenge themselves and others.

End of Activity
Great job, everyone! We had so much fun practicing our gross motor skills today. Remember, moving our
bodies helps us stay healthy and strong. Let’s sit in a circle and talk about which muscles you used during your
exercises.

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Movement Story: Create a movement story where children act out different actions (e.g., jumping over a
river, crawling through a tunnel) to engage their gross motor skills while following a narrative.
2. Obstacle Course Challenge: Set up an obstacle course using various props and challenges for children to
navigate through, incorporating different gross motor skills like jumping, crawling, and balancing. Encourage
them to time each other and improve their skills.
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Name of Activity – Obstacle Course Challenge

Originating Idea - Engaging children in a dynamic and exciting obstacle course challenge to promote the
development of gross motor skills, coordination, and problem-solving abilities through physical activity and fun
challenges.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI – Physical Development and Health

16. Gross Motor Skills: Children demonstrate strength, flexibility, balance, and timing in using their
large muscles.

Materials
Cones or markers to set up the course
Hula hoops
Balls
Scarves or ribbons for movement activities
Various props for obstacles (tunnels, balance beams, steppingstones)

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Welcome to our Obstacle Course Adventure! Today, we have a special challenge for you to navigate through
different obstacles using your gross motor skills. Are you ready for an exciting adventure?

Middle of Activity
Let's start our adventure by warming up with some stretches and jumps. Get ready to show off your best moves
as we conquer this obstacle course together!

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide one-on-one support and guidance through the course, demonstrating each obstacle and helping as
needed. Break down complex tasks into simpler steps to help them build confidence.
Middle:
Encourage them to lead the way through the course, demonstrating movements and providing guidance to their
peers. Offer challenges like completing the course in a certain amount of time or adding creative elements to the
obstacles.

Later:
Introduce more challenging obstacles that require higher levels of coordination and balance. Encourage them to
create their own obstacle courses or suggest modifications to increase the difficulty level for themselves and
others.

End of Activity
Congratulations, adventurers! You did an amazing job completing our Obstacle Course Adventure. Your hard
work, determination, and teamwork made this challenge a success. Let's give ourselves a big cheer for
completing the course! Who wants to share what was the hardest part for them?

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Obstacle Course Design: Have children design their own obstacle courses using props and materials available
in the classroom. They can take turns navigating through each other's courses.
2. Outdoor Exploration: Take the obstacle course challenge outdoors and incorporate natural elements like logs,
rocks, and trees to create a nature-inspired course that encourages exploration and physical activity.