Balance and Breathe I: [LINK]

• If you have a speed stack cup us it, otherwise you can use a different cup to help you practice mindful breathing.

• Hold your hand out flat in front of you, parallel with the ground. Balance 1 cup in the palm of your hand. Take 5 equal breathes (inhale 4 count, exhale 4 count). As you breathe, focus on balancing the cup.

• Need a challenge?! Balance 1 cup in each hand.

• Here are some handouts to explain: Balance Breath 1 and Balance Breath 2

Jumping Jello: [LINK]

• Make a circle with a jump rope (or a couple of shoelaces). The circle is a big bowl of fruity Jello! Jump into the bowl of fruity Jello and bounce 5 times before you jump out of the bowl.

• Next, try to create new ways of jumping in the Jello.

  • Can you jump high and low? Soft and quiet? How many different ways can you jump?

  • One foot? Soft and quiet with one foot, high or low with one foot?

• Now, every time you jump, say the name of a food that is good for you.

• Here is a handout to help explain

Need more time or activity, try this:

• Kidz Bop Dance Monkey Video

  • This is a fun dance that your kids can follow along with

  • LINK