In Living and Learning, we’ve learnt about the importance of physical activity in being mentally and physically healthy.
Children should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Physical activity benefits our bodies and minds in lots of ways:
- muscle and bone strength
- fitness and heart health
- mental health
- improved concentration
- better sleep
We considered how we could add moments of physical activity in the day, both at school and at home.
- walking to school
- football
- skipping
- gymnastics
- cycling
- dancing
To summarise our learning, we completed a physical activity diary.
Help at home by asking your child about the importance of physical activity. How can they add more physical activity into their day?