Wheel of Fitness

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In this fun activity for any size group, early elementary learners complete physical challenges while playing a game. Learners add new challenges to the "wheel of fitness" that they want to try. During this activity, learners practice their counting skills and discover new ways to get moving. This lesson plan includes extensions, questions to ask learners, and a sample wheel.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 6
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • “Wheel of Fitness” Wheel (page 2 of PDF)
  • Stiff paper like cardstock
  • Two paperclips
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Pen or Pencil
  • Space to move around

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • Muscles and Skin
      • Circulation
      • Health and Nutrition
  • Mathematics
    • Number and Operations

Informal Categories

  • Games
  • Physical Activity
  • Sports and Exercise

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, 2007