Moving Feels Good

Healthy Life Skills for Kids (Ages 7-9)

When kids move, they feel better inside and out.
At Shiminly, we believe that movement is a powerful way for children to build healthy habits and feel their best. This self-paced lesson helps young learners explore how physical activity supports their body, brain, and emotions. Children reflect on how moving feels, learn simple ways to stay active, and build confidence using movement at school, at home, and in everyday life.

Core Skill

Self-Awareness and Adaptability

Designed For

Ages 7-9

Duration

60 minutes

Who It’s For

This lesson is designed for students ages 7 to 9 who are learning how to build healthy habits through movement. It is a great fit for schools, families, and programs that support physical activity, emotional well-being, and early life skills. Moving Feels Good helps children understand how exercise supports their energy, mood, and focus in everyday life.

What’s Included

Real-life scenarios & quizzes

Reflection journals & tools

Final assessment & certificate

Downloadable glossary & reference sheet

Why This Matters

Children ages 7 to 9 are developing lifelong habits that support their health and well being. This lesson helps them understand why physical activity is important and how movement affects their body, emotions, and focus. By learning to notice how moving feels, children build confidence, self-awareness, and healthy exercise habits they can use every day.

Curious How Moving Your Body Can Help Your Brain and Mood?

Learn at your own pace with fun, real-life activities that help children discover the benefits of movement and physical activity. This lesson supports confidence, healthy habits, and self-awareness as kids explore how moving their bodies helps them feel better at school, at home, and in everyday life.
In this lesson, you will:
  • Learn why movement and exercise are important for your body, brain, and feelings
  • Explore how different types of movement can help you feel happy, calm, or energized
  • Discover simple ways to stay active at school and at home
  • Build healthy habits through games, reflection, and creative activities
  • Gain tools to use movement to feel more confident, focused, and ready to learn
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