Kids learn about recharging their energy through sleep and relaxation. They'll learn how many hours of sleep is enough and how to relax to be healthier.
Kids brainstorm what they currently think "recharge your energy" means. This will help them learn that getting enough sleep every night and relaxing throughout the day are ways to get the right kind of energy to make healthy choices.
Q: True or false? Watching TV in bed can help you wind down and fall asleep?
A: False! The bright screen tricks your brain into thinking it is time to be awake.
Let's do a Brainstorm Race! Take a moment right now to think about what it means to "recharge your energy." (Pause for 30 seconds to allow time for kids to think about their responses before continuing with the activity.)
Q: It has been a long day at school and you are wishing you had more energy when you get home. What can you do?
A: Recharge your energy by stretching, reading, drawing, doing puzzles, or evening doing a mindful meditation. Recharge gives you energy to make fit choices!
Find ways to relax in order to recharge in your day. Take 10 slow, deep breaths between subjects or activities.
Time: 5 Minutes
Share some strategies with kids so they can self-monitor to reduce screen time and increase play, exercise, and movement activities that boost their energy.
Learn MoreThese fitClub lessons and activities help kids build healthy decision-making habits that benefit their minds and bodies and encourage them to learn more.
Learn MoreGet kids thinking about how they can turn play into exercise and exercise into play and make a movement plan that is fun and easy to do throughout the day.
Learn MoreHelp kids understand that movement can be used as a strategy to motivate themselves and manage the many feelings, emotions, and moods they have each day.
Learn MoreIntroduce kids to serving and portion sizes for food and beverages. They will learn to use their hands as a portion guide just right for their body size.
Learn MoreKids do calm breathing and stretching, then discuss sleep and relaxation as a better option than screen time for energy and motivation to make fit choices.
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