Elementary PE Ideas & Resources

Physical Activity
Handouts: Strength Yoga Flow, ABC Workout of the Day
Today will take you through a range of physical activities that are fun for the whole family. Begin with a yoga strength flow from Kids Work it Out, then get your heart pumpin’ by participating in a fitness activity with Captain America! If you really want to challenge yourself today, use the ABC Workout of the Day to finish out your activity.

1. Today’s yoga, the Strength Flow, from the Kids Work It Out program starts with an energizing ‘bunny breath’ exercise and then focuses on strengthening and stretching the legs, hips, and sides of the waist.
   o https://youtu.be/ZJNqcBcNTcM (Time: 4:41)
2. Last week we worked out with the Avengers, but this week we are going to be physically activity with Captain America! So, grab your shield, check out this video, and follow along with the moves.
   o https://youtu.be/Zm9qhyh4TJk (Time: 5:02)
3. Finish the day, with the ABC Workout of the Day. Instead of the site word sheet this week, spell out the word STRENGTH and HAPPINESS.
   o Check out the workout handout here: ABC Workout of the Day

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Did you know that many popular drinks like soda, sports drinks and even juice can have as much as 10 teaspoons of sugar added? Yikes! That much sugar is not good for our bodies or our teeth. Did you also know that water has zero sugar? This is what makes water our healthiest drink. But healthy does not need to be boring! There are many ways to flavor water and keep it fun. This week as we work to eat the rainbow, let’s also try to flavor our water using as a rainbow of fruits and veggies. Follow the schedule below to make your way across the rainbow.
• Tuesday: Add watermelon and/or strawberries

• Wednesday: Add orange slices

• Thursday: Add lemon slices

• Friday: Add cucumbers slices

• Saturday: Add blackberries and/or blueberries

• Sunday: Build a rainbow drink by adding any or all of the above

To prepare your rainbow water:
• Fill one half of a pitcher with cold water and fruit/vegetable from above
• Let sit for at least two hours
• Enjoy your cold and healthy drink!
Feel free to share what your favorite berry infusion recipe is on social media! Make sure to use our handles listed above and add #HealthyKidsQuarantined.

Physical Activity
Start your week off right today with some gentle yoga. Then, when you’re ready to get moving, try a KIDZ BOP dance – and play some balloon volleyball indoors or out! We’ve also included some calming stretches that are great for winding down.

1. Yoga For Kids: Sun Salutations (Duration: 7:37)
   ○ https://youtu.be/iOEJnwT3cyo
   ○ Start your day with a nice, calming yoga video that will stretch the body.
2. KIDZ BOP Kids – Best Day Of My Life (Duration: 4:12)
   ○ https://youtu.be/sNog54ovi8Q
   ○ This is a fun dance video that will get the heart rate up.
3. Balloon Volleyball ○ Make a net by tying a piece of yarn from one chair to another. Then use a balloon or beachball and start hitting the ball/balloon back and forth over the net! No net? No Problem! See how many times you can hit it in the air without it hitting the floor. For other fun activities to play with balloons, visit this website!
4. Calming Exercises for Kids: Breathing and Stretching (Duration: 3:59)
   ○ https://youtu.be/cyvuaL_2avY
   ○ This is a calming video that stretches and rejuvenates the body.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Handout: (Eating the Rainbow Tracking Sheet)
Eating the rainbow ensures that you children are getting a variety of fruits and vegetables that keep their bodies healthy and strong. But sometimes fresh food isn’t always an option. Frozen produce is usually less expensive and you don’t have to worry about it spoiling before you get to eat it. Here are some of the best and most nutritious options to eat the frozen rainbow:
• berries and cherries are much more affordable when you buy them frozen. Use them in smoothies, use them in healthy desserts, add them to your favorite yogurt, or as a snack right out of the freezer!

• green veggies, like broccoli, beans, edamame, brussel sprouts or asparagus are a great frozen option and are often easier to prepare than their fresh counterparts. Pop them in the microwave or sauté them for a nutritious side dish for dinner.

• cauliflower rice is a great substitute for white rice – it has the same texture and lots more health benefits. The frozen bagged option is inexpensive, easy, and lasts a while in your freezer.

• chopped onion is a cheap, easy, and convenient way to add quick flavor to recipes without the watery eyes and chopping!

• mixed veggies are an easy addition to lots of meals – steam them or use them in soups, stews, curries, stir-fries, slow-cooker meals, and even casseroles.

To reinforce eating the rainbow with your child, check out this “Eat the Rainbow” song and video! https://youtu.be/1u5HOURq7kQ
To keep track of how well your family eats across the rainbow this week use this tracking sheet.

1-3″ of snow in the forecast? No worries! Burn some calories and have fun with today’s workout.

Physical Activity
Begin the day with a 20 minute workout designed just for kids to have fun and workout.

1. The Last Jump with 20 Online (Duration 20:46)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8yixtVGMs
   ○ Begin the day with a great family workout video! It was designed with and for kids and helps keep them active and engaged for the full 20 minutes straight!
2. Arnold the Ant Yoga with Cosmic Kids Yoga (Duration: 9:25)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWowDC3x0hE
   ○ Calm your bodies down and end the week with this great yoga video by Cosmic Kids Yoga!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Healthy Smoothie Recipe (Chocolate Berry Smoothie)
Have you and your family been craving a sweet treat? Today, let’s make a smoothie for an easy, healthy snack that is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth! Try it out and share your creation by posting it online using #healthykidsquarantined

Chocolate Berry Smoothie
• 1 ½ c. frozen or fresh berries (ex: raspberries or strawberries)
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup low-fat yogurt
• 4 tsp. chocolate cocoa powder
• Adding ice will make this taste like a delicious frozen treat!
Instructions: Add ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and adding more liquid, if needed. Enjoy!

Physical Activity
Today we are going to begin with a little yoga from Kids Work It Out, then we will work with Les Mills to learn to move like an Avenger! Finally, we will end the day with calming video that stretches and rejuvenates the body.

1. Star Yoga with Kids Work It Out
   ○ Today’s yoga practice includes Count 5 breath, which will help you build strength in your lungs. Then you will learn the Star Pose. The Star Pose allows you stretch and lengthen your body in all directions; using it in the Yoga flow will help you energize your whole body.
   • https://youtu.be/zCyvOn8qSMA (6:45 minutes)
2. Move like an Avenger with Les Mills Fitness (Duration: 7 minutes)
   ○ https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/born-to-move/season:1/videos/born-to-move-marvel-let-s-go
   ○ This is a great workout through Les Mills that will motivate your kids to follow along and be active.
3. Hungry Flamingo (Duration: 3:35)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6csheNs32WA&list=PLAwOTEJXH-cPGfHnRhlZhYmNXPNxhmLo5&index=2
   ○ This is a calming video that stretches and rejuvenates the body.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
We need vitamins to live healthy lives! Without vitamins our bodies are more susceptible to illnesses such as the common cold and the flu. Today you can have your child learn more about how important it is to get the right amount of vitamins by watching this video:
o How Do Vitamins Work?

After watching the video, have your child write about what they learned! Have them write a few sentences about the vitamins mentioned in the video (A,B,C,D E or K), a fact about what the vitamins do in our bodies and the food sources of each vitamin (ex: Spinach contains vitamin A)

Physical Activity
Today we are going to begin our day by going on a mission with The Incredibles. Then we can do a little yoga stretch to calm our bodies and finish with some relaxation and anxiety relieving tips.

1. The Incredibles, Get Moving with Disney (Duration: 10:14)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJGZoEXboRQ
   ○ Do you have a superhero lover in your family? Take your child(ren) through this workout video where they can be an Incredible!
2. Mike the Cosmic Space Monkey Yoga with Cosmic Kids Yoga (Duration: 10:58)
   ○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAaZDVqCiA
   ○ This is a child friendly yoga video to stretch the body.
3. Relieve Anxiety (Duration: 3:39)
   ○ https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/relieve-anxiety
   ○ This is a calming video that will teach children to relieve their anxiety.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Build a Healthy Breakfast with our Banana Split Recipe
Bananas are a great fruit option that many children enjoy! Did you also know that they benefit our bodies in many ways? They provide us with nutrients that give us energy, they improve digestion, strengthen bones, improve eyesight and boost brain power.

Today you can encourage your child to build a healthy breakfast with our Banana Split Recipe and don’t forget to share your banana creations by posting it online using #healthykidsquarantined!

Ingredients:
• ½ cup low fat yogurt
• 1 banana, cut in half lengthwise
• ¼ cup of granola or whole grain cereal
• ½ cup berries
Directions:

1. Place banana halves on a plate.
2. Top banana with yogurt
3. Sprinkle granola and berries over yogurt and enjoy!

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Today is going to be a great day to get outside and be active. Take advantage of a park or simply go for a walk with your family. Be safe & have fun.

Physical Activity

Handout: (UNO Fitness)
Today’s activities take you through a range of physical activities that are fun for the whole family. Begin with a yoga flow from Kids Work it Out, then get your heart pumpin’ by participating in a fun dance with POPSUGAR Fitness and finally, get offline and participate in the a fun game called UNO fitness.

1. Ocean Yoga with Kids Work It Out Yoga
   o Use this yoga flow to learn Ocean breath. Ocean breath can calm and relax the mind and body, and empowers children to use their breathing as a tool to affect their mental state of mind. Visualizations, such as traveling to the beach can support students in coping with stress.
   • https://youtu.be/9oHy6wYvmBE
2. Have a Blast With This Family Fun Cardio Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness! (Duration: 13:08)
   o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5if4cjO5nxo
3. UNO Fitness
   o See UNO Fitness Handout to help guide your game
   o Draw a card, each color represents a different movement and the number on the card tells you how many times to do that movement.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Did you know that drinking enough water each day is good for your skin? When you make sure to drink enough water and stay hydrated you also keep your skin from becoming dry, tight and flakey. It is so important that you and your family stay hydrated!

This week, you and your family can make your water more interesting by adding frozen berries instead of ice cubes to your water for a cold and tasty drink.

Berry Infused Water
• Fill one half of a pitcher with frozen berries (choose strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or a mix of any frozen berries you have on hand)
• Let sit for at least two hours
• Enjoy your cold and healthy drink!
Feel free to share what your favorite berry infusion recipe is on social media! Make sure to use our handles listed above and add #HealthyKidsQuarantined

Physical Activity

Today’s activities take you through a range of physical activities that are fun for the whole family. Begin with a yoga flow from Kids Work it Out, then get your heart pumpin’ by participating in a fun dance with POPSUGAR Fitness.

1. Betsy the Banana Yoga (Duration: 11:42)
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40SZl84Lr7A
○ Use this is child friendly yoga video from Cosmic Kids Yoga to start your week off right and help stretch the body.

2. Manage Frustration with GoNoodle Yoga (Duration: 3:48)
○ Sometimes, especially while at-home for a prolonged period of time children and adults get frustrated with each other. Use this GoNoodle video to learn about frustration and how to manage it through yoga.
○ https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/manage-frustration

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Did you know that drinking enough water each day is good for your skin? When you make sure to drink enough water and stay hydrated you also keep your skin from becoming dry, tight and flakey. It is so important that you and your family stay hydrated! This week, you and your family can make your water more interesting by adding frozen berries instead of ice cubes to your water for a cold and tasty drink.

Berry Infused Water
• Fill one half of a pitcher with frozen berries (choose strawberries, blackberries,
blueberries or a mix of any frozen berries you have on hand)
• Let sit for at least two hours
• Enjoy your cold and healthy drink!

It’s Friday! Let’s use the weekend to have a scavenger hunt. Here’s how it works:

1. Find the items in the list below and take a pic of each one.
2. Submit your pics as a response to the blog.
3. I will draw a random winner from all completed entries and you will receive a PE prize (once we are back in school).

Items to find:

1. Squirrel
2. Mail carrier
3. Person pushing a stroller
4. Cat or dog
5. Playground equipment (any piece)
6. Newspaper (dated 4/10, 4/11 or 4/12)
7. Street sign that contains the letter “S”
8. Bird
9. Bike
10. Police car