Moving the Hands, Legs, Head and Other Body Parts for Primary 1

Moving Our Body Parts 1

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. move their body parts correctly while observing safety precautions;
2. source for video clips on body movement using search engines like google.

Introduction to Moving Our Body Parts

Our bodies are amazing! They have many parts that help us do different things every day. We use our hands to wave, our legs to run, and our heads to look around. All these actions involve moving our body parts.

Moving our body parts helps us play, learn, and stay healthy. It also helps us develop important skills like flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Moving Our Hands

Our hands are very useful for many movements. One common movement is raising the hands.

Raising of the Hands

Raising the hands means lifting them up towards the sky. People raise their hands to answer questions in class, to greet someone, or to reach for something high up.

To raise your hands, stand or sit up straight. Then, lift both hands slowly above your head. You can try to reach as high as you can without straining.

Moving Our Legs

Our legs help us move from one place to another. They also help us play games and exercise.

Lifting of the Legs

Lifting the legs means raising one or both legs off the ground. We lift our legs when we walk, march, or kick a ball. Lifting legs also helps us balance.

To lift a leg, stand tall and hold onto something for support if you need to. Slowly lift one leg forward or to the side. Try to keep your body steady. Then, put it down and try with the other leg.

Moving Our Head, Neck, and Eyes

Our head, neck, and eyes work together to help us see and understand the world around us.

Turning of the Head

Turning the head means moving your head from side to side. We turn our heads to look at things on our left or right. For example, when crossing the road, we turn our head to check for cars.

To turn your head, keep your body still and gently turn your head to look over your left shoulder, then to your right shoulder.

Turning of the Neck

The neck connects the head to the body and allows the head to turn. Turning the neck helps us look around without moving our whole body.

When you turn your head, your neck also turns. It helps your head move smoothly.

Turning of the Eyes

Turning the eyes means moving your eyeballs to look in different directions without moving your head. We turn our eyes when we read a book or look at different objects in a room.

To turn your eyes, keep your head still and look left, then right, then up, and then down. This helps your eyes move smoothly.

Moving Our Wrists and Fingers

Our hands have many small parts that can move in different ways. The wrist and fingers are very important for detailed movements.

Twisting of the Wrist

Twisting the wrist means turning your hand around at the wrist joint. We twist our wrists when we turn a doorknob, stir food in a pot, or wave goodbye.

To twist your wrist, hold your arm out in front of you. Then, turn your hand clockwise and anti-clockwise at the wrist.

Twinkling of the Fingers

Twinkling of the fingers means wiggling your fingers quickly. This movement is used when you play a small instrument, type on a keyboard, or make small, quick movements with your hands.

To twinkle your fingers, hold your hand out and quickly move your fingers up and down, one by one or all together.

Bending and Stretching Our Body

Our whole body can bend and stretch. These movements help us reach, pick things up, and make our bodies flexible.

Bending of the Body

Bending the body means curving or folding your body. We bend our bodies to pick up something from the floor, to tie our shoelaces, or to sit down.

To bend your body, stand tall and slowly bend forward, trying to touch your toes. You can also bend sideways, reaching one hand down your leg.

Stretching of the Body

Stretching the body means making your body long and reaching out. We stretch when we wake up in the morning, or when we want to reach for something high up.

To stretch your body, stand tall and reach both arms high above your head, as if trying to touch the ceiling. You can also stretch your legs by reaching them out.

Why We Move Our Body Parts

Moving our body parts helps us do many things. It helps us play, learn, and stay healthy. When we move, we also improve our:

1. Flexibility: This is how easily our body parts can bend and stretch. Good flexibility helps us move without pain and reach further.
2. Balance: This is our ability to stay steady and not fall over, especially when we are moving or standing on one leg.
3. Coordination: This is how well our different body parts work together smoothly. For example, when you kick a ball, your eyes, legs, and feet work together.

Moving Our Body Parts Safely

It is important to move our body parts correctly and safely to avoid getting hurt. Here are some important safety tips:

1. Always look around before you move to make sure you have enough space and will not bump into anyone or anything.
2. Do not push or pull other children when moving.
3. Move gently and do not force your body to bend or stretch too much.
4. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that allow you to move freely.
5. Listen to your teacher or adult when they give instructions for movements.
6. If you feel any pain, stop moving and tell an adult.

Finding Videos of Body Movements

Sometimes, it is helpful to watch videos to see how different body movements are done. You can find many videos on the internet using a search engine.

A search engine is a special tool on the internet that helps you find information, pictures, and videos. Google is an example of a search engine.

To find videos of body movements, you can ask an adult to help you. The adult can type simple words into the search box, such as:

1. “body movements for children”
2. “exercise videos for kids”
3. “how to stretch for kids”

Always ask an adult to help you use the internet and search engines. They can help you find safe and helpful videos.