"Physical literacy is a journey upon which children and youth, and everyone, develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to enable them to participate in a wide variety of activities", states PHE Canada. (https://phecanada.ca/activate/physical-literacy)
At Ranchlands School, we encourage students to be active for 30-60 minutes per day and to choose healthy foods. By eating well and exercising we can also improve our mental health including: mood, energy level, and concentration.
During this time of quarantine, we'd like to encourage you to stay active and healthy. Here are some tips and ideas to stay active and strong:
- Drink water
- Eat balanced meals including: fruits, vegetables, protein, and grains (if you need help see picture below)
- Exercise Daily
Here are some fun ideas to keep active:
Virtual PE Streaming and Online Videos
Just Dance
Dancing is one of the easiest ways to get your body moving … and grooving. As kids follow the moves on this YouTube-based dance challenge, they won’t even realize the’’re getting in a great cardio workout. Plus Just Dance features all their fave musical artists.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Stretch, bend and get movin’ with the Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube channel, where you’ll find 10-20 minute guided yoga workouts for preschool to elementary school-aged kids. Kids will love striking poses in outerspace, underwater, on the farm and more! You can also stream episodes on Amazon Prime Video.
The Body Coach
The Body Coach is a popular YouTube channel that features free, easy-to-follow, at-home workouts for everyone, including kids. Get fit no matter your fitness level with these active, engaging 5-8 minute videos. Joe Wicks also revealed to his followers that he will be starting online PE lessons during the school closures. The videos will start on Monday and run through till Friday on his YouTube channel. “It’s called PE with Joe. It’s a workout specifically designed for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE.”
The Kids Coach
A place for fitness, workouts, and wellness … just for kids. Need a simple way to get your kids moving? Simply choose the age category, press play and stream to any device. Find over 100 sessions categorized by age group.
Coach Josh Kids Fitness
Preschoolers can practice balance and coordination while also practicing everything from colors to numbers to the ABC’s in Coach Josh’s fun workout show, streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
Moovlee
Get fit with a little monkey business! Moovelee is an animated monkey that leads 4-10 minutes workout videos for kids ages 3-5. With a focus on meditation, yoga, and cardio, Moovelee will get your kids moving.
Kids’ HIIT Workout
This 30-minute-long exercise YouTube video is the perfect excuse to get moving along with your kids. HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a workout that combines intense bursts of exercise and short, active recovery periods. Think marching, jumping jacks and squats. No equipment needed! Just put on a pair of athletic shoes and press play.
Kidz Bop Dance Along
Dance to the beat of rated-G versions of popular songs like Thank U, Next, Señorita and Old Town Road.
Simply Soccer: Soccer Drills You Can Do Indoors
Take advantage of time spent indoors by honing your soccer skills! Simply soccer’s seven-minute YouTube video shows you how to work on some fancy footwork skills from the comfort of home.
Karate for Kids
Who wants to be a ninja? Join Abbey Manser on her YouTube channel to learn basic karate skills for kids.
Virtual PE Apps
Nike Training Club
This app features free 15-, 30-, and 45-minute workouts designed by expert Nike trainers, and will be a great fit for the sport-playing middle or high schooler looking to keep in tip-top shape at home.
Sworkit Kids App
The Sworkit Kids app makes it easy to create and tailor workouts that fit your kid’s age, ability, and fitness level. Kids can count on building strength and agility as they’re guided by app through an interval-style workout that mixes targeted exercises with fun challenges, making exercise feel more like a game than a must-do.
I Am Love: Kids’ Yogaverse
As your kids strike each of the thirteen yoga poses and breathing techniques featured in this yoga-focused app, they’ll gain flexibility and strength. They’ll also be more centered and calm thanks to soothing music.
Dance with Debbie Allen
Get up—and get down—with actress, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen. The Fame star will be offering free classes on Instagram Live throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Follow her on Instagram @therealdebbieallen to find out when the next live video will pop up!
GoNoodle Kids
Teachers love to use the Go Noodle Kids app to get kids moving in the classroom. Interactive videos combine movement with mindfulness, helping kids center themselves for learning. The modules are short, making GoNoodle ideal for kids that need a quick energy boost through exercise.
Thanks to weareteachers.com for the ideas.
