Activity Introduction

Subject: Physical Education – Check out more curriculum materials here.

Age group: 2-5 years.

Time required: About 15 mins.

Quick summary: Kids listen carefully and move their body in specific ways. Kids explore what their bodies are and aren’t capable of, such as rolling their tongues!

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work Physical Movement for Early Learning.

Resources required:

  • An open space. Getting outside in nature is always good for our spirits, but inside will also do just as nicely.

EYLF Learning Outcome

Elaborations

Outcome 3:

Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

2. Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing

Outcome 5:

Children are effective communicators

1. Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

This activity has been developed with the support of the Phillips Foundation and the Thyne Reid Foundation.

Worksheets

Teacher Worksheet

Background information

Learning goals: This activity is all about knowing our bodies, exploring the limits of our movement, and moving our bodies carefully, specifically, and in a controlled way.

Notes on child development: Play is crucial to the development of children’s gross and fine motor skills. Through play, children practice and perfect control and coordination of large body movements, as well as small movements of hands and fingers.  Gross motor skills involve control of the arms, legs, head, and trunk. Fine motor skills involve the careful control of small muscles in the hands, feet, fingers, and toes. Controlling the muscles of the tongue and lips in order to speak or sing is also a fine motor skill. Find out more here.

Everyday moments can be fun learning opportunities for kids. Pretending, creating and helping allows kids to discover new things. Play helps children learn about themselves and where they fit in the world. Evidence shows that play can support learning acros

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