Daily active play and physical activity
Aligned to SHAPE 3 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Being active means moving your body a lot, like running, jumping, and playing. When you move fast your heart beats quicker and your body gets warm, and that means you are getting stronger. Kids feel happiest and healthiest with about an hour of play and movement every day.
Worked example
Run in place for 20 seconds, then put your hand on your chest. Can you feel your heart beating faster? That is your body working hard and getting healthy.
Practice questions
- Run in place for 20 seconds.
- Put your hand on your heart and feel it beat.
- Name one active game you love to play.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Actividad física y juego activo diario
Estar activo significa mover mucho tu cuerpo, como correr, saltar y jugar. Cuando te mueves rápido, tu corazón late más aprisa y tu cuerpo se calienta, y eso significa que te estás poniendo más fuerte. Los niños se sienten más felices y saludables con aproximadamente una hora de juego y movimiento todos los días.
Ejemplo: Corre en tu lugar durante 20 segundos y luego pon tu mano en el pecho. ¿Puedes sentir tu corazón latiendo más rápido? Eso es tu cuerpo esforzándose y volviéndose más sano.
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