Our latest Living and Learning lessons have been all about physical health and fitness. Here are the main age related expectations for this learning.
Firstly, we remembered how much exercise children should do each day (60 minutes – 30 minutes in school and 30 minutes out of school).
How can we achieve that target? We thought about all the ways to keep active including:
- active travel to and from school
- skipping at playtimes
- brain breaks in lessons
- active games at lunchtime
- after-school clubs
- Junior parkrun
- going on a bike ride
- playing outside
Then, it was time to get active and have a brain break.
We know how much exercise is needed to keep our bodies healthy but what are the benefits of physical activity? Ask your child if the following statements are true or false.
Finally, we thought about what to do if we were worried about our health.
Tell a trusted adult.
Tell my parents.
Tell my teachers.
Ask my friends.
Write it down in the Living and Learning box.