PHYISCAL EDUCATION LESSON PLAN

28 Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds

I. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FOUR-YEAR-OLDS Related Skills Within The Standards I. Physical Development

A.1., A.7., C.1., C.2.

Teacher Tips See Appendix A for Height and weight charts. See Appendix B for Body Mass Index chart. Environmental Considerations Provide props that can be used to support physical fitness both inside and outside (e.g., balls, jump ropes, balance beams, scarves, bean bags).

A. Health and Wellness 9. Participates in physical fitness activities Four-year-old children need to move and participate in free play and planned movement activities consistent with their physical capabilities. Children who regularly participate in developmentally appropriate activities are more likely to be of an appropriate weight for their height and age. When teachers create opportunities and encourage exercise and movement, children are more likely to develop good physical fitness habits. Examples illustrating this standard include:  running and jumping during free play playground activities  participating in planned music and movement activities  beginning to understand the importance of exercise  choosing movement activities.

Supportive Instructional Strategies:  Include active outdoor free play in the daily schedule.  Plan and provide movement activities daily (e.g., as a part of large group

time, transitions, or outdoor play).  Plan and provide activities that encourage physical fitness and movement

with books, music, play equipment, and conversations (e.g., create an obstacle course on the playground incorporating different pieces of playground equipment and follow up the experience with a book and discussion of the importance of movement during large group time).

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