Monthly Archives: April 2020

Physical Activity

Start the day with a GoNoodle video: Move Like the Avengers (Duration: 6:52)
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYi1kyMeFHQ
○ Do you have a superhero lover in your family? Take your child(ren) through this workout video where they can train like an Avenger!

How Many? (Duration: ~3 minutes)
○ Have your child(ren) hop or jump across the room while keeping track of how many hops or jumps it takes to get across.
○ Repeat 3 more times and challenge your child to aim for less hops or jumps each time. For an extra challenge Set up small objects (like shoes, books, etc) that they need to jump or hop over as they work across the room

Wind Down (Duration: 6:41)
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lfjNAXGPzA
○ Work through the gentle movements of this Good Night Yoga book to create a Zen environment in your home as you prepare for bed or are just looking to calm your body.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Working toward eating the rainbow is a simple way to remind your children to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables so that they get the vitamins and minerals they need. Did you know that ORANGE and YELLOW fruits and vegetables such as carrots help many parts of the body, including bones and eyes? A great way to get your children to eat different vegetables is to present them as foods they recognize and enjoy! The side dish recipe below includes simple steps and easy ingredients everyone will enjoy making. Parents can do the chopping while kids season and mix!

Baked Carrot Fries

Ingredients

1. Carrots: 2, peeled and cut into the shape of “fries”
2. Panko bread crumbs: 2 tbsp (*optional)
3. Salt: as need
4. Pepper: as needed
5. Garlic powder: pinch (optional)
6. Oil: 1 tsp
   Instructions
   ● Preheat the oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit
   ● Line cooking sheet with foil or parchment paper
   ● In a wide bowl add all the listed ingredients and mix well
   ● Add the carrots, mix and spread on cooking sheet.
   ● Bake approximately 14- 18 minutes.
   ● Extra Crispy: If available broil for 2-3 minutes or for the texture you prefer
   ● Enjoy with your favorite dip
   Notes:
   • No carrots, no problem, use what you have! Try sweet potatoes, zucchini, or eggplant in place of carrots
   • Baking time may vary depending on the oven and also the thickness of the vegetable.
   • *Coconut, corn flakes, coarse nuts powder etc. can be used for crispy outer layer
   • Chilli powder can be used instead of pepper powder

Physical Activity:

1. GoNoodle Yoga – Release Your Warrior! (Duration: 3:12)
   ○ https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/release-your-warrior-1
   ○ Wake up the body and mind by learning the Warrior yoga poses while setting positive intentions for the day.
2. Just Dance High Hopes (Duration: 3:26)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dovTbPkyQO4&feature=youtu.be
   ○ Dance party time! Break up the day by following along with the moves on the screen.
3. Chalk Adventure (Duration ~10 minutes)
   ○ Use chalk to draw various shapes in your driveway or on the sidewalk. Then, have your child(ren) hop or jump along following the pattern of shapes. For example, challenge them to jump from one square to the next square or have them jump with only the right foot and then only the left foot.
   ○ If you want an extra challenge, use this guide to give you ideas for other “chalk filled” physical activities
   ■ https://activeforlife.com/8-active-chalk-games/

Nutrition:

Did you know that the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water? Therefore, hydration plays and important role in maintaining a healthy body. It’s so important that you and your family are drinking the right amount of water! Do you want your children to learn about how hydration effects the brain and body? Watch this educational video to learn the science behind maintaining good hydration:
• https://youtu.be/9iMGFqMmUFs
Based on what your children learn from this lesson, ask them about their hydration and what they think they can do better? Have them share a short clip of what they think on social media! Make sure to use our handles
listed above and add #HealthyKidsQuarantined

1. Get Moving with Moana (Duration — 13:07) ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMTXq7v3G7U ○

Begin the day with a Disney Family Get Moving video! Your family will love canoeing with Moana, moving proudly like Maui and getting silly like Hei Hei.

2. Poppin’ Bubbles (Duration — 1:42) ○ https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/poppin-bubbles ○

Practice basic dance moves with this short video that is sure to help regulate midday energy levels!

As spring break starts today, please remember to keep your distance, wash your hands and be safe! We’ll be posting new information here beginning next week that can be used by all students throughout the district.

Check back often, as new ideas will be posted multiple times during the week.