As part of our fitness unit we have been discussing sometimes vs. anytime foods. Students in grades 3-5 have been working to identify these foods by looking at real food labels. Classes created their own lists of sometimes vs. anytime foods. (Anytime foods being healthy foods that we can eat every day and sometimes foods being foods that we should try to stay away from and not eat daily). 

Students in grades K-2 have also been working with sometimes vs. anytime foods and understanding that foods provide us with energy and nutrients. The activity to the left is a fun video students can try at home demonstrating healthy vs. unhealthy foods that we did in class as a warm up.

As part of our fitness unit students in grades 3-5 have been learning about components of Health Related Fitness. We have been focusing on 4 out of the 5 components. These include:

1. Cardiovascular Endurance

2. Muscular Strength

3. Muscular Endurance

4. Flexibility

We have been discussing how we can improve or work to enhance these components of fitness through exercises and different sports/activities. 

In grades K-2 we have been working to understand what happens in our bodies when we exercise. During one of our new favorite games, Octopus Tag, we discussed how we are strengthening our hearts. As we run around, our heart begins to beat faster and our breathing increases.