The scholastic book fair is back and will be completed online this year.

Nowlin book fair link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=nowlinelementaryschool

Many of our students have been participating in yoga weekly here at Nowlin Elementary. These poses should act as a refresher and offer wonderful reinforcement as to what Kristen has been working on. Remember to focus on your breathing!

Sun Salute Yoga Flow
https://youtu.be/Q1dfO58XIxE – This Sun Salute yoga flow is a great physical activity designed to start each day in a positive way. Participate in this kid-friendly series of yoga poses to empower your body and mind.

Ocean Breathing
https://youtu.be/9jVVBMoazco – Stay calm and collected with deep Ocean Breaths

Warrior Yoga Flow for Strength
https://youtu.be/ZB_wp9yad-0 – Little Warriors, practice this strengthening yoga flow to feel brave and victorious! Remember, when things get tough – use deep, ocean breathing to keep calm and carry on.

Lazy 8 Yoga Flow
https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY – Combine this kid-friendly flow with deep abdominal breathing to improve immunity and calm the nervous system.

Bodies in Balance
https://youtu.be/BjB6-VhDcwI – A kid-friendly yoga practice to increase confidence and focus
Get Grounded https://youtu.be/Zs19fdBZN1U Tune into your body and breath with this grounding, kneeling yoga sequence

Parents and care givers – yes adults need to take breaks too!

Try these poses out from Nowlin’s special guest yoga instructor Kristen.

Seated Yoga Sequence for a Healthy Back

https://youtu.be/lKcF_xROWZI

Happy Hips – Hip-openers for Mobility, Strength and Flexibility

https://youtu.be/EXk5y77lF6g

Parent Yoga for Positive Energy w/ Metta Meditation

https://youtu.be/CVNIHahO30c

Gentle Yoga Sequence to Strengthen and Support Respiratory System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECMhR6Za0jU

Enjoy!

Hello all. The district has created a wonderful elementary school PE blog with all kinds of useful information regarding staying active as well as nutrition ideas. I have attached the link on the right side of my blog page under class links.

During the course of this global pandemic and being away from school, I will be available as a support network for all of my students and am only a click of a button away. If any of you have questions about physical activity ideas to be performed at home (with or without equipment) and/or health related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Feel free to message me via classroom dojo, blog messaging, or email – vigilam@dearbornpublicschools.org

For a more immediate response I have set up office hours from 9:30-11:30am on Monday’s and Wednesdays where I will always be available for quick correspondence.

I hope everybody is healthy, staying active, and staying strong! This too, shall pass.

Try this one out for a little 5 minute brain… You may think it is easy, but as the song progresses it may get a bit more complicated. Good luck!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388Q44ReOWE

Welcome back YA’LL!!

Please click the link below for this weeks D Shines for healthy kids physical activity and healthy eating activities.

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(you can highlight the link and hit copy, than paste it in to the web browser)

Here you will find daily links to healthy eating and physical activity breaks than can be performed in the comforts of your own home:)

STAY STRONG and KEEP MOVING!!!

Click on the following link for a description on these fun brain break games. These can be done with your family and friends. If you do not have the equipment in the video, get creative. Tennis balls can be used in place of the reaction balls. Colored socks can be used in place of the bean bags. Good luck, and have FUN!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGOJVqFKK1c&t=9s

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

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 start at a line and then set up a tic-tac-toe board about 10-20 yards away. Have something to use as “their pieces” to mark on the board. Say “GO” and they will run back and forth with one piece to place on the board each round. They can also run without a piece and move their opponents piece somewhere else.