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“Plant Race” Game Instructions
Unit 2
For this game, we need a larger space for the children to stand in a circle and run around. They are assigned to pretend play as the sun, water, soil, or seed.
The teacher stands in the middle of the circle with her hands out at her/his sides, palms up. The teacher calls out two of the four categories (sun, water, soil, or seed). For example, she/he calls out “SUN and SEED race!”
All of the children who are named the sun and seed leave their place in the circle, run around the outside of the circle, and when they arrive at their spot again, they run through to high five the teacher’s hand.
The teacher calls out the remaining categories, two at a time, having the children follow the same instructions.
If desired, the teacher can call out all four categories as a rousing ending before moving on to the next activity.
“Energy Foods” Game Instructions
Unit 2
Materials Needed:
Large pictures of high energy foods
Large pictures of low energy foods
Instructions:
The teacher tells the children that nutrients and physical activity are important for their health and growth. To reinforce the nutrients needed for growth, we are going to play "Energy Foods."
The teacher shows the children pictures of various foods.
With each picture, the teacher asks the children if the item on the picture will help them grow and be energetic.
If the picture is of something that will help the children grow and have energy, the children are invited to do a goofy dance, run in place, or hop. This high energy movement reflects the energy that these foods give our body!
If the picture is of something not beneficial to them, children will walk slowly in place or not move. This low energy movement shows us that these foods give low or no energy to our bodies.
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