Teletubbies may not be too agile, but Woodson students worked up a sweat nonetheless to the colorful creatures' exercise routine Wednesday morning.

Children ranging from toddlers to preschoolers stretched, jumped and marched to the Teletubbies' special exercise episode Wednesday morning as a part of the Get Up and Go program, which coordinates efforts between schools and public television.

Teletubbies is a television show featuring colorful creatures with a toddler's vocabulary that play games and have adventures in a colorful, technological world.

Parents and teachers joined the kids in the exercises at Woodson.

Three-year-old Paige Stewart thought the jumping was the best part of the program. She said it was a good work-out.

"I'm just tired," she said. "My feet are tired."

Jennifer Habana, KSMQ Ready to Learn coordinator, said children are less and less active today, and programs like this one encourage them to develop motor skills. She said programs like Teletubbies can be used to get kids moving.

"Parents can get a good idea about how they can use television as an effective learning tool," she said.

Laura Kuehl, community education director, said physical activity helps students in other educational aspects.

"There are a lot of things the students do with motor skills that help with reading," she said.

She said listening and following directions are prerequisites to reading.

Habana said schools and educational programming work toward similar goals.

"I just think it's great when we can partner together and use our resources," she said.

Matt Merritt can be reached at 434-2214 or by email at matt.merritt@austindailyherald.com