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"A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset." Rickson Gracie
Research & Goals
Research & Goals
Maintaining a healthy and strong body is an important life long goal! Read about the importance of exercise and how it benefits your body and your mind. Develop a plan and set goals for moving every day, eating healthy foods, and taking care of your mental health.
Why should we exercise? What are three benefits of exercise?
How many minutes of exercise should someone your age get each day?
What is a good exercise to keep your heart healthy? What are three other exercises that you could do to strengthen your body?
What do you like to do for exercise?
Now that you've done your research, set your summer exercise goals. Make a plan for what exercises you will do and when.
Plan a family friendly outing! Go on a family hike or bike ride, take a stroll in your neighborhood, walk the dog together, or go bowling!
Has your family tried geocaching? Geocaching is a great way to get out, get moving, and explore!
Predictions
Predictions
How many of each exercise, listed below, can you complete in one minute? Write down your predictions then set a timer for one minute and count how many of each exercise that your are able to complete. Compare your predictions with your results. Were you close?
Jumping Jacks
Sit-Ups
Arm Circles
Lunges
After four weeks of following your Summer Exercise Plan, do you think your results will change? What is your prediction?
Challenge the members of your family to get involved and make their own predictions.
Self Care: Daily Healthy Habits
Self Care: Daily Healthy Habits
In addition to exercise, we've listed other healthy habits that good for your body and mind.
eat fruits and vegetables
spend time outside
exercise dailys
limit screen time
sleep at least 8 hours each night
brush my teeth at least twice a day
give myself time to relax
drink water
How many of these healthy habits do you already do every day?
Which ones do you want to do more of?
What are some other healthy habits that you do that are not on the list?
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental Health is how you think and feel about yourself. Caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your body. One way to care for your mental health is to know what helps you feel better when you are sad or stressed.
What do you do to feel better when you are sad or stressed?
find a quiet place to sit
listen to music
watch a favorite show
play with a pet
spend time outside
talk with a trusted friend or family member
Help your child work through difficult feelings by letting them know they could come to you. Develop a signal to let them know that they would like to talk. Together, develop calming techniques and tools such as deep breathing, using centering objects, and positive self-talk.
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