Exercising with Family and Friends

What Are We Learning This Week?

Our bodies need exercise.

This Week’s Big Questions

What do we know about exercise? What are some exercises we can do at home or on the playground?

Fun at Home

Take a trip to the playground or gym and complete some exercises together. Describe how exercising helps our bodies.

Show Me! Our Words of the Week

Say It:
Exercise

Explain It:
Exercise is to move parts of your body to become strong and healthy. Running and swimming are good ways to exercise.

Talk About It:
What is your favorite type of exercise?

Say It:
Jump Rope

Explain It:
A jump rope is a rope held at each end and swung under the feet and over the head as a person jumps. Jump ropes are used for exercise or as a game.

Talk About It:
Describe what her body is doing when she jumps rope?

Say It:
Brain

Explain It:
The brain is the part of our body that controls our movements and thoughts.

Talk About It:
What does our brain do?