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Indoor Physical Activity Ideas for Kids! ActivityIndoor Physical Activity Ideas for Kids! Activity
Publisher
National Association for Sport & Physical Fitness
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K - 8th
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Physical Education
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Indoor Physical Activity Ideas for Kids!

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Rainy day schedule doesn't mean you can't stay fit! Use a collection of indoor physical activities during periods of inclement weather, substitute teaching days, or for those afternoons when your class just wants to move around!

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Concepts

fitness, aerobic exercise, aerobic activity

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Send home the list with parents to use during summer vacation or long weekends
  • Create activity stations in a multi-purpose room when you need to occupy several classes at a time

Classroom Considerations

  • Some of the auxiliary links are not working
  • A few of the activities require more space than others

Pros

  • Encourages teachers and caregivers to focus on physical activity rather than sedentary behavior
  • Ideas are fun and engaging for learners of all ages

Cons

  • None

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