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Learning activity 1: Feeling the air in our bodies

CORE CONCEPT POINTS TO NOTE WHAT YOU NEED
Our heart is an organ, which pumps blood The relaxation exercise is best done - Space for movement and to lie down
around our bodies. Our lungs take in oxygen, with the children lying down, so the - A speaking object
hall is likely to be more suitable. Put
- Letter to Parent(s)/Carer(s)
which the blood carries around our bodies. a Do Not Disturb sign on the door. (Resource A)
If the children are not experienced - Visualisation Script (Resource B)
SUGGESTED SUCCESS CRITERION in doing relaxation exercises, they
We will list and know the effect that certain may take some time to settle. WHAT TO DO
While not necessary for the lesson,
- Let’s Move
things have in and on our bodies. it could be useful if the children - Visualise It
had some understanding of the - Round
respiratory and circulatory systems.
Also, before you begin any of
these activities, forward a copy
of Resource A to the children’s
parents/carers to inform them
about the learning that will be
taking place as part of this unit.
Jump feel

Let’s Move

Ask the children to stand up and feel their chests your

to try to find their hearts. Next, ask them to jump high
twenty times. Ask them again if they can find their hearts. pulse

(They could also feel their pulse in their arms or necks).

Ask the children: