Our science topic this term is Animals, including Humans. We have been learning about the basic needs of survival for both animals and humans, such as water, air, food, and shelter. We have also explored what it means to stay healthy, including eating the right foods, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and taking care of our bodies through good hygiene. This has helped the children understand that looking after themselves is just as important as meeting their basic survival needs.
This week in science, we focused on exercise and how it affects our bodies. We talked about why it’s important to keep fit and healthy, not just for our muscles but also for our hearts. The children shared the activities they enjoy to stay active, such as running, skipping, and dancing, and thought about which parts of the body are working during each exercise. We discussed how regular exercise helps build strength, improves endurance, and even boosts our mood and energy levels.
To make our learning more exciting, we moved our tables back to make plenty of space in the classroom. The children tried exercises like running, jumping, hopping, skipping, star jumps, walking, and stretching on the spot for 30 seconds each. After each activity, they measured their heart rates, recorded the results in a table, and discussed their observations. Many children noticed that some exercises made their hearts beat faster than others, and we talked about why this happens and how the heart works harder during more energetic activity.
It was fascinating to see how different exercises challenge our bodies in different ways and to understand how keeping active, eating healthily, and maintaining good hygiene all work together to keep us strong and fit. The children had fun discovering which activities made their hearts beat the fastest, reflecting on how they feel after exercise, and thinking about ways to incorporate more movement into their daily routines.
