Click on the following links to learn more about the state mandated fitness tests administered in Grade 4-5; Grade 3 students practice and prepare but do not get formally tested
CT Physical Fitness Test Manual
Click this link for the cadences that students use to perform each exercise in time with and correctly for their score:
My Plate: Learn about healthful eating, what to put on your plate and what constitutes a serving; http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Super Kids Nutrition
Looking for some new recipes or healthy snack ideas? Check out this site by clicking this link:
http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/
Center for Disease Control:
Read about ways to stay healthy from stopping germs, to adolescent health, click here http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyLiving/
How much physical activity should I get? What about the rest of my family?
click this link: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html
Jump Rope Institute
http://www.jumpropeinstitute.com/howto.htm
Best Fitness Apps for Parents: Click the link to read about the latest fitness tracking apps that may appeal to you and your family. They make it easy to workout, there is a monthly cost but if you can find one that works for your time and you use it, it may be worth it!