Kids 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.
Kids do calm breathing and stretching, then talk about sleeping, relaxing, and reducing screen time.
Find a partner and play a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Winner pretends their partner is a TV reporter who is interviewing them! Reporter asks: What are 3 things you know about being fit?
After responding to the question, find a new partner. If you were the reporter, you must partner with someone that was interviewed. Now, switch roles; the reporter is the one who is interviewed.
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 the connection to the other parts of fit. Here is your challenge to help you make healthy choices until the next session. (Distribute the Session 9 Challenge for kids to take home.)
Our next session will be our fit-athon! It's when we will celebrate all that we have learned about making healthy choices. To help me get ready for the fit-athon, tell me about some of your favorite fit activities! (Take note of the kids' favorites so you can prepare for a bonus activity in Session 10.)
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:
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 share about how fitClub helps them learn more about making healthy lifestyle choices like: recharge, mood, food, and movement to develop good habits.
Learn MoreBrainstorming activity for helping kids understand how movement strengthens the body and brain. Kids learn tips for fitting regular movement into their day.
Learn MoreKids practice recognizing feelings and emotions that set their moods and affect their choices. Then, a game helps them manage their moods through activity.
Learn MoreKids talk about the benefits of physical activity and learn how they can talk and sing to help decide if their movements are low, moderate, or vigorous.
Learn MoreHelp kids dig deeper into food choices and healthy eating tips by learning to identify food and drinks that are more or less nutritious for their bodies.
Learn MoreKids 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.
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