Ready, Set, Move Classroom Activity Set encourages students to get up
and move with fun exercises while also addressing colors, numbers and
following directions. Use the mats and cubes together or separately for
a variety of activities.
Components
• 25 Colorful circle mats (10")
• One color cube
• One exercise cube
• One number cube
Exercise Cubes
Jumping Jacks:
Hands go up as feet are spread apart; hands
go down as feet are closed. Repeat.
Squats:
Start with your arms in front of you and bend at the
knees as if sitting in a chair. Stand up to complete.
Toe Touches:
With your feet together, bend at the waist and
try to touch your toes. You can also start with your legs and
arms apart. Touch your left foot with your right arm and
then alternate.
Running in Place:
Move your arms and legs and run in place.
Arm Circles:
Raise your arms to your sides and move them in
slow circles, either forward or backward.
Hop:
With your feet close together, take little jumps forward,
or hop on one foot.
Note:
To avoid injury, please practice these exercises with the students
before starting an activity to ensure that they are done correctly. Adjust
or eliminate exercises to meet the needs of your individual students.
Ready, Set, Move
Whole class or small group
Take some time for some exercise!
1. Spread the mats around the room and have each student choose
a mat to stand on. Make sure at least one of every color mat
is used.
2. Roll all three cubes and call out what is rolled. Have students follow
