Dice exercise warm-up

Children roll a giant movement die and perform the exercise shown on the face.

Steps

1. Each die face shows an active exercise icon: jumping jacks, squats, running in place, side stretches.
2. Children take turns tossing the giant die.
3. The entire class performs the indicated movement 10 times.
4. Afterward, we take our pulse at our necks and discuss why our hearts beat faster.

Tip: Craft the giant die from an empty shoebox covered in bright paper.

Materials needed

• Giant foam exercise die (1 unit)