Monthly Archives: March 2020
Health Moves Minds – Elementary April Calendar of Events
Happy Monday all! As April is right around the corner, check this monthly calendar of events out for fitness and healthy ideas. Don’t forget, the national recommended daily allocated time for all elementary aged kids is at least 60 minutes per day. Have fun, be safe, and stay healthy! https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHMZNWmTkFbnXMlPdzmvJDfhhT?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
Physical Activity Game Breaks
Elementary: 2 person parachute – use a large bath towel and have the kids hold both sides of one end. Use a few items (not breakable) and have them try to flip them from the towel into a bucket, hoop, trash can, etc. Elementary/Middle: Fitness Tic-Tac-Toe – any multiple of 2 – Have the kids … Continue reading
Healthy Plate and Nutrition Games
Hi all, I hope everybody is staying healthy and active the best they can. Part of maintaining healthy lifestyles is the food we put in our bodies everyday – “Food in is energy out”. The healthier our diets are, the more sustained energy both physically and mentally we will produce on a daily basis. I … Continue reading
Daily PE break – Get Moving, Get Dancing!
For those of you DANCE-AMANIACS try these dances out and attempt to keep up with the kids bop crew. Dancing is a great form of exercise for all ages. If you are a bashful dancer like myself, don’t worry, nobody is watching you if you try these out in the comforts of your own home! … Continue reading
Elementary Fitness Grading Criteria
Here is the link to the elementary fitness testing criteria for all Dearborn Public School students. The testing protocol covers all 5 components of physical fitness including the 1/2 mile run, pushup/pull up test, sit and reach test, and 1 minute curl up/jump rope tests. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kffnUa4MxAsK7Nz82VEYOu_gtm6u63RZ8HH3fhbkyAY/edit?ts=5e735de3#gid=1294199390 Feel free to test yourselves and log your results … Continue reading
At Home Fitness Ideas to Keep Kids Active
Here is a link to fitness games that can be performed in the comforts of your own home. These cards can be purchased or created at home with pens, markers, paper, etc as a family. These could be a great option to play games/exercise as a family, serve as a study break ,or even a … Continue reading
Active Lifestyles Promote Healthy Students
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. While we pause from our normal school routines over the next month in an effort to stay safe and healthy, please make a daily effort to stay active and stay moving when possible. Whether you are heading out to the park, soccer field, neighborhood … Continue reading
BOOK BINGO TONIGHT AT NOWLIN 3/4!
Come on out for a good time at Book Bingo tonight live from Nowlin Elementary School. Bingo starts at 6pm and will end at 7pm.
Parent University
Good morning, Parent University has begun and is taking place at many locations. Long Elementary would be the closest one for our families. Who: Parents and their children ages 6 months-4 years old When: 9:00-10:00am (Fridays) What: Parents and children will engage in a variety of activities lead by Dearborn’s GSRP PreK and Kids Work … Continue reading