health

  • Germs Germs Germs

    February 1, 2018 /

    I have to apologize for being MIA this week, my household is sick sick sick! I know that its a rough year for cold and flu, and I’m not complaining because we could have it much worse. I did want to take a quick minute to share a resource that might be helpful if you’re fighting the germs with your students.  Please take a minute to check out my hand washing visuals to help build those healthy routines!

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  • Friday Freebie – Fitness fun

    January 19, 2018 /

    Happy Friday! I am so excited about the freebie that I have to share with you today. I’ve been sharing fun fitness ideas all week, and this freebie is an awesome addition to your movement activities. You have to go check out these Fitness Blast Mini Workouts from Cap’n Pete’s Power PE.  They look like so much fun and I know my students would appreciate something a little different for our movement activities.  Download your set and have a wonderful weekend!

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  • Fitness in the classroom – Water Challenge

    January 18, 2018 /

    You can’t talk about fitness without talking about water intake.  Did you know that the average preschooler should drink 40-50 ounces of water every day? There’s a good chance that most of your students aren’t drinking this much water, but this little challenge set will help. The large water cup tracker sheet can be laminated so that children can use it daily.  Students can use the water drop sheet to track how many week days each month they meet their water goals by coloring in a water drop each day that they meet their goal. Download your set here – its FREE!

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  • Fitness in the classroom – Dancing

    January 15, 2018 /

    Getting healthy is the most popular new year’s resolution, whether you’ve given up on your resolutions already or not, it’s never too early to help children learn to enjoy physical activity. One of my favorite movement activities to do in the classroom is dancing.  They are so many different ways to engage children in this particular activity, from the type of music you choose to the props that you have available. Even the most timid children can enjoy dancing with the group. Here are some ideas to make dancing interesting: Dance with colored scarves Make ribbon rings to dance with Give each child a carpet square to designate their dancing…

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