What this lesson teaches
Children learn to associate physical activity with health awareness. This activity reinforces the idea that exercise and healthy habits go hand-in-hand by making it a playful experience.
Health Awareness
Can you finish healthy habit hurdles in about 30 min?
Healthy Habit Hurdles
You will children learn to associate physical activity with health awareness.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 12–13
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectHealth
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The learning connection
Embodied cognition theory suggests that physical movement helps solidify learning. Jumping over hurdles while discussing healthy habits engages multiple senses, making the information more memorable.
Try it with your learner
1. Gather 5 soft objects to use as hurdles (e.g., cushions, books). 2. Arrange them in a line with 1 meter between each. 3. Create a list of 5 healthy habits (e.g., drink water, exercise). 4. Jump over each hurdle while shouting out a healthy habit. 5. After jumping, discuss why each habit is important with your family. 6. Challenge your family to join and see who can jump and name the most habits!