Materials
inexpensive pedometers
Instructions
1. Purchase inexpensive pedometers (available at most dollar stores) that simplycount steps. Fasten one to several different children and encourage them torun or walk around the playground.
2. The children will enjoy running and then counting how many steps they havetaken. It doesn't matter how accurate the pedometers are; simply wearingthem as they run helps get them moving and interested in numbers.
3. After the children have worn the pedometers for a specified time, ask themto give their pedometers to other children.More to do Math: Write down the numbers that are on the pedometers and make a graph.Working with Families: Send home a note telling parents how many stepsthe child took outside that day. Ask parents to encourage their children to takeas many steps as they can each day to stay healthy.
