Minds On

Are you ready?

Daily physical activity is important for our minds and our bodies.

It is important to show respect for others and ourselves when we participate in activities.

We can show respect in different ways. One way to show respect is by being ready to participate.

Explore the following carousel of images or image descriptions to help you decide on some ways to show you are ready to participate in an activity.

What are some ways to show someone is ready to participate?

Record your ideas using any method of your choice. If possible, share your ideas with a partner.

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Action

Ready, set, participate!

There are different ways to show we are ready to participate in activities.

The images in the Minds On activity suggested a few ways.

We can show we are ready by:

  • being full of energy as we participate
  • having a positive attitude
  • listening to others
  • knowing the rules
  • communicating with respect
  • helping others
  • asking for help, when we need it

Before we begin our activity, let’s do a safety check and warm up our bodies.

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

Now it’s time for a warm up!

Explore the following warm up activities. Choose 3 of the activities to perform on your own!

A student bends at the waist and uses his right arm to touch his left toes. Then he will use his left arm to touch his right toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting with your arms hanging loose.
  2. Slowly move one arm and reach for your opposite foot.
  3. Count to 5 and carefully move your body back up.
  4. Repeat this step with your other hand.

A student is seated with her arms extended. She is moving both her arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Stretch your arms out to the side.
  3. Make circles moving your arms forward, count to 5 then stop.
  4. Make circles moving your arms backwards, count to 5 then stop.
  5. Repeat this stretch one more time.

A student is standing, facing straight ahead and bends her neck to her right shoulder and then to her left shoulder.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Keep your head straight.
  3. Gently move your head to one side, then slowly roll it to the other side.
  4. Bring your head back to the starting position and repeat the stretch.
  5. Repeat this stretch 5 times.

A student extends her right arm and brings it across her body without bending it. She uses her left hand to press her arm to her chest.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Bring one arm across your body.
  3. Use your other arm and hold your elbow, slowly pulling it to your chest.
  4. Hold and count to 10.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

A student has their arms raised straight upwards.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly raise your arms up high.
  3. Count to 10 then bring your arms down.
  4. Repeat this stretch one more time.

Ready to roll

Consider this activity. As you read the description, think of all the ways that someone could show they are ready to participate.

Items needed:

  • 6 stackable items (blocks, cans, books, small boxes etc.)
  • a ball or a sock ball
  • a timer (optional)

Explore the following carousel for the rules of this activity.

Cool Down

Cool down

Now let’s cool down from our activity.

Explore the following options. Complete three of these activities for your cooldown.

A student shakes his hands, then his feet, then his hips.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Gently shake one arm, the other arm, then both.
  3. Shake one leg, the other leg, then both.
  4. Gently shake your head, hips, and whole body.

A student is seated with her arms extended. She is moving both her arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. March on the spot, raise your arms out to your shoulders.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this 5 times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this 5 times.

A seated student has both arms raised over his head. With his hands clasped together, he is moving his arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Marching on the spot, raise your arms in the air.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this 5 times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this 5 times.
  5. Try and make different shapes.

A student has her arms out in front of her. She sways them at different speeds.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to be a tree in a windstorm, your arms are the branches.
  3. The windstorm starts off strong blowing hard.
  4. The windstorm then begins to blow softer and calm.

A student has his arms raised straight upwards.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky, count to 5.
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes, count to 5.
  4. Repeat this one more time.

A student bends at the waist and touches his toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly move your body forward.
  3. Reach and touch your toes, count to 5, then move your body back up.
  4. Try to touch your toes one foot at a time.

A seated student is pretending to climb a ladder by raising his hands and knees up one at a time.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to climb a tall ladder.
  3. Slowly move your arms and legs up and down climbing a ladder to the sky.

A student breathes in, then breathes out and then hugs herself.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose.
  3. Breathe out through your mouth.
  4. Repeat this 3 times.
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

Brainstorm

When are you ready?

What is it like when someone is ready to participate?

Record your thinking using a method of your choice.

Press ‘Answer’ to access a few examples of what it is like when someone is ready to participate.

  • They are wearing running shoes.
  • They follow instructions.
  • They are excited about doing the activities.
  • They try to find a partner to help them time how long it takes.
  • They asked permission from their parents and told them what they were doing.

Consolidation

Who’s ready?

Consider the following scenarios. Decide which student is ready to participate in the activity.

Select the correct answer, then press ‘Check Answer’ to see how you did.

Ready to participate

Consider an activity you recently participated in.

Brainstorm all the ways you showed you were ready to participate and all the things you did to be an active participant.

What are some other ways to show you are ready to take part? What could you do differently next time?

Record your thoughts using any method of your choice. If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.