Physical Activity
Handouts: Flexibility Flow; Chalk Your Walk
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Starting the day with some exercise will offset the tacos and guacamole you may eat later! Today’s combination of gentle yoga and a chalk walk are great ways to have fun and stay active!

1. Today’s yoga, the Flexibility Flow, from the Kids Work It Out program focuses on poses that lengthen and stretch the muscles, prevent injury and improve athletic performance. Stretching with yoga is a great way to get your kids moving in the morning or a way to relax after a long day.
   o https://youtu.be/9HswrvWMgNc (Time: 15:50)
2. Now it’s time to do a Chalk your Walk obstacle course. This one is bigger and better than before. Use the handout to create your course on the sidewalks or driveway. You could even leave it up for your neighbors to try out.
   o Learn how to Chalk Your Walk with this Handout

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Handout: Hydration Handout
Spring is in the air and warmer weather is around the corner. As the weather warms up it’s even more important to stay hydrated- but it’s important to make sure your children do so in a healthy way. Sports drinks may seem like a good healthy option to keep your children hydrated BUT they are loaded with sugar. The next time your children ask you for a sports drink perhaps you can have them try coconut water instead! Coconut water is a great lower-sugar, lower calorie alternative to sports drinks.
Try this Citrus Coconut water recipe this week:
• 1/2 lemon washed and sliced
• 1/2 lime washed and slices
• Fill a large cup or water bottle with ice
• Squeeze and drop in lemon and lime slices
• Pour in 2 cups of coconut water
• Serve and enjoy!
For other healthy hydration ideas check out this handout from Food Hero
• Remember to stay hydrated!