Moving your body — Wellbeing, 4–6 years
Movement helps your body feel capable and supports balance, strength and mood. Wellbeing, 4–6 years.
Many kinds of movement
Moving your body means using muscles and joints to walk, stretch, climb, dance, throw or play. It does not have to be a sport or a competition; ordinary movement lets your body practise balance, strength and control.
Why bodies need movement
A body that stays in one position for a long time can feel stiff, while muscles and balance improve through safe practice. People have always walked, carried, climbed and played because movement helps them do useful things, not just because it burns energy.
A movement game
Noah makes a simple path: five steps, a jump over a cushion, a turn around a chair and a slow walk back. He repeats it three times, stops when he is tired, and changes the path if something is slippery or unsafe.
More is not always better
A child may think that running faster, jumping higher or continuing through pain proves they are strong. It is reasonable to want to improve, but sharp pain, trouble breathing or unsafe surroundings are signals to stop and tell a grown-up.
Movement in ordinary life
Movement appears when you carry a light bag, climb steps, reach for a shelf, dance to music or play in a park. These activities are useful because they help with real tasks and can be chosen to suit the place, weather and how your body feels.
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