November Tip of the Month
Active Play EVERY Day!

Increase physical movement through the day in every way. Choose things you LIKE to do for at least 60 minutes of active time most days.
Activity Idea: Spellercise

  
Source: Healthy Kids Challenge, Acting Up booklet
Description: Kids practice spelling words while acting out a
physical movement
Grades: 1-5

Supplies:

 

 Index cards (1 card per player)
Active Scarf Play at Hamilton County Library

Directions:
1. In the classroom, the teacher will give each player (1) card.
2.  Instruct each player to look at the spelling word and physical movement listed on his/her card.
3.  Give a signal for players to begin doing the physical movement listed on their card while practicing the spelling word listed on the other side of the card.
4. At the end of 30 seconds or less, instruct each player to switch his/her card with another person and to spell the word being traded while acting out the motion.
5. As soon as spelling is completed, give the signal for players to begin practicing their new spelling word and physical movement.
6. Repeat until all the spelling words have been practiced.
 
For Lower Level Grades:
• Use alphabet cards with animal pictures.
• Check the player’s letter and sound recognition while they move like the animal on their card.



This activity is found on page 11 of the Acting Up booklet. For more activity ideas like the one above, check out HKC resource materials. See the order page for descriptors and to view the Table of Content and booklet sample pages.