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Physically Active Classroom
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Physically Active Classroom
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Las canciones lo mantienen feliz al niño
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Teach students games and activities that they can play. Make it sound exciting and fun by being animated.
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One thing I’ve noticed in classrooms that I’ve liked is doing exercises, stretches, and other activities that include large motor movement during circle times.
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Have an open space where children can dance and play to get physical activity.
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Having a fun environment can involve community time, having songs that call in each individual student, fretting children at the door, interactive bc with children when they are working on there assignments, asking meaningful questions.
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1. Varied Play Zones
Designate different play zones that encourage different types of physical activity, such as a gross motor area for active play and a cozy corner for quieter activities.
2. Flexible Arrangement
Arrange furniture and play equipment to allow for easy movement and exploration, enabling children to engage in different types of physical activities.
3. Active Play Materials
Provide a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment that promote physical movement, such as balls, hula hoops, balance beams, and climbing structures.
4. Outdoor Exploration
If possible, create an outdoor space with safe play structures, open areas for running, and natural elements like sandboxes or water tables.
5. Music and Movement
Incorporate music and movement activities that encourage dancing, hopping, stretching, and other physical actions.
6. Structured and Unstructured Play
Offer a mix of structured activities (like organized games) and unstructured playtime (free play) to cater to different play styles and energy levels.
7. Incorporate Themes
Integrate physical activity into themed learning units, like movement-based activities related to animals, nature, or storytelling.
8. Obstacle Courses
Set up simple obstacle courses that challenge coordination, balance, and gross motor skills.
9. Active Storytime
Incorporate movement into storytime by having children act out parts of the story or use props for interactive play.
10. Yoga and Stretching
Introduce child-friendly yoga poses and stretching routines that promote flexibility and relaxation.
11. Outdoor Nature Exploration
Organize nature walks or treasure hunts to encourage children to explore and interact with the outdoor environment.
12. Sensory Play
Provide sensory experiences like water play, sand play, or tactile bins that engage children’s senses and encourage movement.
13. Child-Led Play
Allow children to guide their own play, promoting creativity and decision-making while being physically active.
14. Dance and Creative Movement
Host dance parties or activities that allow children to express themselves through movement.
15. Encourage Imaginative Play
Provide dress-up clothes, props, and playsets that inspire imaginative role-playing and physical interaction.
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greetings at the door or as they walk in, singing and dancing and playing physical age-appropriate games.
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Games that involve running around, dance parties, talking about recognizing when our bodies are telling us to move could all be ways to encourage physical activity in the classroom.
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sing, dance, stretch to poems and rhymes, play games, go outside on scavenger hunts, make obstacle courses, play parachute games, ride tricycles,…
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i have a great tip and it is to make copys of pages in a book and as you are reading it the kids can put in a boad with velcro.
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We have certain songs where each kid will be included this song whether their name song or each kid reacts with their name or just class songs with dance moves they know musical chairs.
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Rewarding good behavior with treats or prizes so the kids are motivated, helping kids feel warm and welcomed when they first arrive.
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When creating a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom, one could create group activities to keep children engaged in game-like play. Dancing or doing entertaining exercises could make for a more fun experience for children in the classroom.
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Creating an open and interactive room where toys and play areas are spread apart and in safe areas in order to keep children entertained and keep kids active.
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you can set up an obstacle course with colored tape on the floor with different sections to follow. You can do daily stretches or create games like hopscotch or trivia with physical activities included in.
