• 1.

  With children (and their families), visit an exercise studio. Notice the different kinds of equipment and how people use it. Expand vocabularies.

• 2.

  Why do people want to stay in shape? Talk with children about the many ways to stay healthy. Practice these habits daily.

• 4.

  Think about what equipment is in a fitness club or gym. How could you create a similar space? What exercises could you do do? Set up mats and music.

• 5.

  Choose a name for your fitness area. Make a large sign on construction paper with Crayola® Construction Paper™ Crayons. Add a glow with Crayola® Glitter Glue.

• 6.

  On white paper, draw pictures of yourself doing your favorite exercises and dance routines. Label each one, and write the title of the music you listen to.

• 7.

  With your friends, make these into a book or posters so visitors to the gym can choose their activities. A file folder works well for a book cover. Decorate it with crayons and Glitter Glue. Or display your pictures on the wall.

• 8.

  Make pretend membership cards for your gym. Cut recycled file folders into cards with Crayola® Scissors. Draw your picture with crayons. Write your name, the studio name, and expiration date. Make a Glitter Glue magnetic strip. Who is ready to be a perso

Standards

• Asking Questions
• Letters, Numbers & Words
• Listening
• Reading Pictures
• Vocabulary
• Physical: Balance
• Physical: Eye - Hand Coordination
• Physical: Large Motor
• Physical: Small Muscles
• Social & Emotional: Negotiating
• Social & Emotional: Pretend Play
• Thinking: Creating