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In the lesson “Let’s Move and Have Fun!”, children engage in a series of fun physical activities that encourage movement and coordination, such as standing up and sitting down, turning around, and jumping. The activities are designed to be playful and interactive, allowing children to express themselves while developing their motor skills. The lesson concludes with a reminder that these enjoyable movements can be practiced anytime for continued fun and exercise.
  1. What did we do when we stood up and sat down?
  2. How did it feel to jump and hop like a kangaroo?
  3. Can you show me how to turn around in a circle again?

Let’s Move and Have Fun!

Hi there, little friends! Are you ready to have some fun and move your body? Let’s play a game where we follow some simple actions. It’s like a dance, and you can do it with your friends or family. Let’s get started!

Stand Up and Sit Down

First, let’s stand up tall like a big tree. Now, sit down gently like you’re sitting on a soft cloud. Great job! Let’s do it again. Stand up, and then sit down. You’re doing amazing!

Turn Around

Now, let’s stand up and turn around in a circle. Spin slowly so you don’t get dizzy. Can you turn around again? Fantastic! You’re spinning like a merry-go-round!

Hands Up and Down

Put one hand up high in the sky. Now, bring it down to your side. Let’s try with both hands. Put two hands up, and then bring them down. You’re reaching for the stars!

Jump and Hop

It’s time to jump! Jump up and down like a happy kangaroo. Now, let’s hop on one foot. Hop, hop, hop! You’re bouncing like a bunny!

Run and Stop

Let’s run in place as fast as we can. Run, run, run! Now, freeze and stop! Wow, you’re as quick as a cheetah!

Let’s Do It Again!

That was so much fun! Let’s do it one more time. Stand up, sit down, turn around, and move your hands up and down. Jump, hop, run, and stop! You’re a superstar!

Thank You for Playing!

Thank you for moving and playing with us today. Remember, you can do this fun dance anytime you want. Keep moving and having fun! See you next time!

  • What was your favorite part of the movement game, and why did you like it the most?
  • Can you think of other fun movements or actions that we could add to our game? What would they be?
  • How do you feel after moving and playing? Do you notice any changes in your body or mood?
  1. Action Story Time: Gather around and create a story using the actions we’ve learned. For example, “Once upon a time, a big tree stood tall in the forest. Suddenly, the tree decided to spin like a merry-go-round!” Encourage the children to add their own ideas and act out each part of the story using the movements like standing, spinning, and jumping. This helps them connect actions with storytelling and creativity.

  2. Movement Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around the classroom or playground. Create a list of actions to find, such as “Find something you can jump over” or “Find a place where you can spin around safely.” As children find each item, they perform the corresponding action. This activity encourages observation and applying movement in different settings.

  3. Action Freeze Dance: Play some music and let the children dance freely. When the music stops, call out an action from the lesson, like “Sit down gently” or “Hop on one foot.” The children must freeze in that position. This game helps with listening skills and reinforces the actions in a fun and engaging way.

Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

Stand up, sit down.
Stand up, turn around.
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.
Put one hand up, put one hand down.
Put two hands up, put two hands down.
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.
Jump, jump, jump.
Hop, hop, hop.
Run, run, run.
Stop, stop, stop!
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.
Let’s sing it one more time.
Everybody sit down.

Stand up, sit down.
Stand up, turn around.
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.
Put one hand up, put one hand down.
Put two hands up, put two hands down.
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.
Jump, jump, jump.
Hop, hop, hop.
Run, run, run.
Stop, stop, stop!
Sit down, stand up.
Turn around, turn around.

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This version removes any repetitive phrases and maintains clarity while keeping the essence of the original transcript.

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