Kids play a game to learn about the connection between energy level and the desire to move. Kids will discover fun movement ideas to support a healthy body.
Kids discuss the connection between their energy and desire to move. Kids will also learn fitness tips and fun movement ideas.
Q: Did you know that 2/3 of a cat’s life is spent asleep? That's about 16 hours a day! Do you remember how many hours of sleep you need?
A: Kids need 9-12 hours of sleep every night, that's between 1/3 and 1/2 of a day.
As our final activity, we are going to move through a breathing and stretching routine while we review what we have learned about recharge and plan for fit choices before our next fitClub session.
Q: Pretend you have a pencil in your hand and can write in the air. Write the most interesting thing you learned about movement. (Allow kids time to air write, then ask them to share their thoughts.)
A: Answers can include:
Distribute pencils and My fit Thoughts to check for understanding and readiness to make fit choices. This will provide you with information about how well the kids are understanding the fit concepts as well as their learning needs. Remind kids that there are no right or wrong answers. Read the questions aloud:
Thank you for coming today. We had fun learning about move and its connection to the other parts of fit. Here is your challenge to help you make healthy choices until the next session. (Distribute the Session 5 Challenge for kids to take home.)
Do the fit-Chant!
Leader: Think fit. (Pointer finger pointed at brain.)
Kids: Know your mood! (Pointer finger pointed at brain.)
Leader: Be fit! (Show thumbs up!)
Kids: Make a healthy choice! (Show thumbs up!)
Time: 10 Minutes
Kids will love guarding the healthiest foods in the cupboard and learning about healthy choices during this tagging game. Explore this fun nutrition lesson.
Learn MoreKids do breathing exercises and stretch while they talk about the importance of getting enough sleep, reducing screen time, and relaxing throughout the day.
Learn MoreKids learn how sleep affects your body. They'll practice how to relax and recharge their energy while learning ways to manage stress and reduce screen time.
Learn MoreTalk with kids about how being part of fitClub is helping them learn more about healthy lifestyle choices while playing games and having fun.
Learn MoreIntroduce kids to a healthy choices curriculum called fitClub. They will learn about healthy lifestyle choices like rest, mood, food, and movement.
Learn MoreHelp kids learn that being fit means making healthy choices to form lifelong healthy habits involving rest, motivation, food, and being physically active.
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