Learning Goals
- Incorporate movement breaks into a schedule – alternate between learning tasks and short, physical activities
- Motor breaks can help postural control, movement and coordination skills
- Motor breaks can also have a positive impact on:
- on-task behaviors
- organizational skills
- motor planning
- impulse control
Materials
- No materials necessary
- Optional:
- Family Fitness Chart
- Animal Movement Book
- OPHEA Physical Activity Calendar
- Music
Preparation
- Choose a spot in the home or backyard when the learner can move their arms and legs freely
- When choosing an activity, consider organizing the activity into a mini-schedule:
- First…(tell the learner the activity: “chomp like an alligator”
- Next…(show the learner what to do by modeling)
- Then…(support the learner to complete the movements)
- Finished!
- I can chomp like an alligator!
- Let’s check our schedule.
More Resources:
OPHEA (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association)
Ophea has put together a collection of our health and physical education content to use with your kids to stay healthy and active at home.
GoNoodle:
Good Energy at Home
Free lively videos with resources to encourage routine, healthy hygiene, mindfulness and staying active.