Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Why Our Bodies Love to Move

Let's learn why moving our bodies is super fun and important! Moving every day helps us grow strong, happy, and ready for adventure.

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What & Why

Our bodies are amazing! They are made to run, jump, stretch, and dance. When we move, we are giving our body exactly what it needs to be healthy.Moving helps our heart get stronger, our bones get tougher, and even makes our brain feel happy! Think of your body like a superhero — it needs to train every day to keep its powers.
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Example 1 — A Happy Heart

Have you ever noticed your heart beating fast when you play tag? It goes thump-thump-thump!That's your heart getting a workout. When you run and play, you make your heart muscle strong. A strong heart sends energy all over your body so you can keep playing and learning all day long.
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Example 2 — Super Strong Bones

Activities like hopping, skipping, and jumping are like sending a secret message to your bones that says, 'Time to get stronger!'Every time you land on your feet, you are helping your bones grow tough and dense. Strong bones help you stand tall and protect you when you tumble and fall.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What part of your body gets a great workout when you run and jump?
A.Your heart
B.Your hair
C.Your fingernails
D.Your nose
Beginner
It's a beautiful sunny day outside. What is the BEST choice for your active body?
A.Sit inside and watch TV all day.
B.Ask a grown-up to play catch or go to the park.
C.Take a long nap.
D.Play a quiet game on a tablet.
Beginner
How does moving and playing help your brain?
A.It makes your brain sleepy.
B.It makes your brain feel happy.
C.It makes your brain smaller.
D.It doesn't change your brain.

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Why Our Bodies Love to Move is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's learn why moving our bodies is super fun and important! Moving every day helps us grow strong, happy, and ready for adventure.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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