Thursday, May 14 – Activity & Nutrition

Physical Activity
Handout: Finding Focus Yoga Flow
Today you will begin with yoga from Kids Work It Out. Then go on an adventure with characters from the Jungle Book!

  1. Today’s KWIO yoga sequence is called “Finding Focus.” This lesson will help you identify specific focus points that will help you balance during active poses. This teaches us how to intentionally choose what to focus our minds on, whether it be focusing on staying balanced in a challenging yoga pose, concentrating during a test, and even turning our attention inward. Check out this handout to follow along!
    https://youtu.be/KtB1A-HuJYI (Time: 14:32)
  2. Now finish your day with a “Jungle Book Adventure” with Get Moving Family from Disney. Follow along to move like all of your favorite characters in Jungle Book.
    https://youtu.be/2R_lvbiJOgc (Time: 12:34)
  3. Finally, try to take a walk with your family today. Do you have a pet? Consider taking your pet on a walk too, but make sure you ask your guardian!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
F is for Folate
Do you ever find yourself telling your children, “Don’t forget to take your vitamin!” or “Eat your fruits and veggies— they’re packed with vitamins!” But what exactly are vitamins and how do we explain them to our children? Vitamins and minerals are substances that are found in foods we eat. Our bodies need them to work properly, especially children who are growing and developing. When it comes to vitamins, each one has a special role to play.
Folate or folic acid also known as vitamin B9 is one of 8 B vitamins. It is found in nuts, fish/meats and dairy and helps our bodies by converting our food into energy. It also helps improve blood flow, lowers blood pressure, and can improve our ability to complete physical activities.
To get a daily dose of Folate have your children try one of these foods this week:
• Spinach
• Peanuts
• Romaine lettuce
• Sunflower seeds
• Asparagus
• Oranges
• Brussel sprouts
• Whole grains
• Broccoli
• Fish
• Kidney beans
• Eggs
Bonus: to learn more about how vitamins work, check out this VIDEO

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