Stand Up and Move! Tools and No-prep Lesson Plans

As April blossoms up, everything reacts to spring – flora, fauna, students… They all want to stretch, move and enjoy the sun. That’s why I guess it’s the perfect time to invigorate classroom with movement-based activities. We all know that including such activities not only supports physical health, but also keeps students motivated and engaged.

I found some lesson scenarios that will help you include some movement-based activities while still working on the language. You can use them with various students on various levels, and they will certainly appreciate it!

Exact Instructions Challenge: No-Prep Lesson Plan

This is one of my popular posts, at least according to uncle Google. And no wonder – it’s a dynamic activity that encourages students to communicate clearly and follow directions precisely.
Very precisely. So precisely, in fact, that the whole lesson is really funny!

Benefits for students:

• enhances communication skills
• fosters critical thinking
• promotes teamwork

I Like to Move It, Move It: Lesson Idea

This lesson idea centers around movement and music, ever-popular activities to support learning a foreign language. Take a look at the activities that are not only great for kinesthetic learners, but it also boost mood and creativity among all students. Coding, interpretative dancing, finding missing words – a lot of fun!

Benefits for students:

• boosts engagement
• stimulates creativity
• supports different learning styles

3 No-Prep Ideas for Outdoor Classes

If the weather allows it, you can take your students outside! My students have always loved it, so I shared my three favourite activities. Outdoor classes give great opportunities for movement, exploration, and hands-on learning. Oh, and it’s usually a lot of fun!

Benefits for students:

• encourages exploration and discovery
• fosters connection with nature
• promotes physical activity

I think those lesson ideas will prove really useful in your classroom. But if you don’t want to spend the whole lesson on moving, you can choose something simpler. Chairs and soft balls are things you will find in any classroom, so use them with your students. These activities will only take a moment, but they will refresh your students and make them more motivated:

Chairs in the Classroom: Yoga, Games, and More

Chairs can be wonderful tools giving you some nice opportunities for physical activities – more than fidgeting! From yoga sessions to interactive games, chairs can support a dynamic learning environment and promote relaxation, focus, and overall well-being.

Benefits for students:

• enhances focus and concentration
• promotes relaxation and stress relief
• encourages physical fitness

Soft Balls in the Classroom: Fun and Inspiration

Soft balls aren’t just for recess! From icebreaker activities to review games, you can enjoy some physical activity while working on the lesson content. With this cheap, small and portable object you can turn your lesson into an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Benefits for students:

• reinforces lesson content
• sparks enthusiasm
• improves hand-eye coordination

This spring, let’s stand up and move! Let’s support not only academic growth but also physical and emotional well-being.
Enjoy!