Try our New BURST ACTIVITIES:

"BURSTS" of physical activity are a great way to entertain your kids with healthy exercises that serve as a fun alternative to screen time. Bursts are short (1 to 10 minutes) and can be used at-home or in-classroom with little to no equipment.

"AS IF" Burst Challenge 1

Directions: Do each of the following activities for 20-30 seconds.

1. Take big steps in place as if you were wading through thick creamy yogurt

2. Jog in place as if a scary bear is chasing you

3. Jump up and down in place as if you were popcorn popping

4. Reach up in the air as if you were grabbing balloons out of the air

5. March in place and play the drums as if you were in a marching band

6. Paint as if the paintbrush is attached to your head

7. Jump up as if you were going to do a cannon ball splash into a pool

8. Swim as if you were in a giant pool of applesauce

9. Shake your body as if you were a wet dog.

10. Repeat.

BURST 2 DECK OF CARDS Fitness

Directions: Assign a movement to each of the 4 suits from a deck of cards, remove the face cards

• Jumping jacks – diamonds

• Squats – hearts

• Lunges – clubs

• High knees – spades

Pick a card from the deck and then have the kids perform the number and type of movement that corresponds with the chosen card.Let the kids take turns at choosing the cards.

BURST 3 DECK OF CARDS- Collect the Suit Relay