Building Stronger Bodies with Blocks
Prep Year Health and Physical Education Using our muscles to build and create
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Build and create with blocks Use our upper body muscles Practice reaching, balancing, and lifting Work together safely
Success Criteria
I can build a structure using blocks I can use reaching movements with my arms I can balance blocks carefully I can lift blocks safely
Warm-Up Time!
Reach your arms high to the sky Stretch your arms wide like a bird Pretend to lift a heavy box Gentle shoulder rolls
Safety First!
Hold blocks with both hands Keep blocks close to your body Look where you're placing blocks Ask for help if blocks are too heavy
Different Blocks for Everyone
{"left":"Large foam blocks for easy lifting\nMedium wooden blocks for building","right":"Small plastic blocks for details\nTextured blocks for sensory play"}
Building Challenge!
Choose your blocks Plan your structure Use reaching and lifting Build something amazing!
Think About It
How did your arms help you build? What made your structure strong? Which muscles did you use the most?
Cool Down Stretches
Gentle arm circles Reach up and down slowly Shoulder shrugs Deep breathing with arms
Well Done Builders!
You used your muscles to build amazing structures You practiced reaching, lifting, and balancing You worked safely and helped each other Your bodies are getting stronger every day!