Across
- 1. To propel oneself off the ground using both feet and land on both feet again. Jumping can be done for fun, to reach higher places, or in sports.
- 4. To extend or lengthen the body or a part of the body, such as stretching the arms or stretching the legs. Stretching is important for warming up, cooling down, and maintaining flexibility.
- 6. To rotate or turn the body or a part of the body, such as twisting the waist or twisting the head to look behind. Twisting is a movement that adds flexibility and range of motion.
- 7. To move swiftly on foot with both feet leaving the ground at the same time. Running is a common form of exercise and is also used in various sports.
- 8. To move the hand or arm back and forth in a sweeping motion, often done to greet or say goodbye. Waving is a friendly and communicative body movement.
- 9. To propel oneself off the ground using one foot and land on the same foot or the other foot. Hopping is often done for fun or as part of games.
- 10. To move on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground, often done by babies before they learn to walk. Crawling is a way to explore and move around.
- 12. To move by hopping on one foot and then the other, usually in a light and playful manner. Skipping is often associated with joy and carefree movement.
- 13. To flex or curve a part of the body, such as bending the knees or bending forward to touch the toes. Bending is a common movement for stretching or picking up objects.
Down
- 2. To extend the finger or hand to indicate or draw attention to something. Pointing is a way to show direction or highlight an object or location.
- 3. To rotate or turn the body or a part of the body, such as twisting the waist or twisting the head to look behind. Twisting is a movement that adds flexibility and range of motion.
- 4. To extend or lengthen the body or a part of the body, such as stretching the arms or stretching the legs. Stretching is important for warming up, cooling down, and maintaining flexibility.
- 5. To bring the palms of the hands together forcefully, creating a sound. Clapping is often done as a form of applause or to express approval or excitement.
- 11. To move at a moderate pace by taking steps with one foot in front of the other. Walking is a basic and common form of human movement.
- 12. To move back and forth rapidly or vigorously, such as shaking the head to indicate "no" or shaking hands with someone as a gesture of greeting.
- 14. To move the head up and down in an up-and-down motion, often done to indicate agreement or understanding. Nodding is a non-verbal way of saying "yes."
