You can integrate reading, writing, math, and exercise with a learning/fitness trail.
Directions: Have your students brainstorm different “body” and “brain” exercises and write them on the board.
For example:
10 jumping jacks
say a nursery rhyme
8 windmills
count backwards from 20
12 squats
name your city, state, and country
15 toe touches
name 5 insects
run in place
sing the ABC’s forwards and then backwards
count by 10’s to 100
hop on one foot – hop on the other foot
Divide children into small groups and let them choose an exercise, write it on a piece of cardboard, and decorate it.
Tape the exercises around the playground and let the fun begin.
Hint! Invite other classes to participate in your learning/fitness trail.
Note! If the weather is bad or you don't have an outdoor area you can create a similar challenge inside using paper plates.
Weights
You can use water bottles for weights, or just fill an empty bottle with beans or popcorn kernels. Your kids will LOVE them!
