Research proves that movement is an important part of learning. Not only as a teaching tool (kinesthetic learning), but as a way to stimulate the brain for improved learning. Now, a new, free website filled with teacher resources and lessons, fit4Schools, hopes to contribute positively to movement in schools and to educate students about healthy lifestyles. fit4Schools is a health activation … [Read more...]
5 Active Indoor Ideas for Kids
Well it's getting colder around here which means that sometimes the kids need to find active indoor things to do. (Of course, outdoor things are possible, too. It just isn't always as easy to convince the children to bundle up who are now tween / teen as it is to let them burn energy inside.) Anyway, here are five favorite ideas. 5 Favorite Active Indoor Ideas for Kids 1.Big-Kid (and Grown-Up) … [Read more...]
Yoga for Kids: Practice, Books, Videos, and Games
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They'll develop your children's interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing yoga with kids is a wonderful way to get in quality time. It: builds strength improves flexibility develops breath control and awareness relaxes and calms develops coordination … [Read more...]
Fun, Active Summer Activities for Kids
School is out for the summer! With the warm weather here, families are looking for ways to keep kids entertained and active during the summer. That means you'll need ideas for fun active summer activities for kids Toys“R”Us, Hasbro and Duracell are teaming up to show you the excitement, energy, and attitude of the Nerf brand, available at Toys“R”Us, and help you find out why it's Nerf or … [Read more...]
Why the Slackline is My Kids’ Favorite Backyard Activity
Last summer I got a Slackers slackline (affiliate link) for the girls thinking core strength would be good for everyone. What I didn't plan on was it being so much FUN and it being the kids' favorite backyard activity for months and months and months. (And still going strong!) Slackline for Kids The slackline stretches between two trees like a tightrope but is stretchy and bouncy. You can … [Read more...]
Yoga Videos for Kids
Imagine a story that while children listened, they moved along with the action? That is the concept behind Move With Me Action Adventures, a series of yoga videos about Scooter and Boy. We know from brain research that movement improves cognitive function. But, sometimes it's hard to get our kids to move enough! The Action Adventures DVDs engage children in movement while building listening … [Read more...]
DIY Backyard Obstacle Course for Your Kids
Get kids active and outdoors with a do-it-yourself (DIY) backyard obstacle course. Obstacle courses build important gross motor skills, develop muscles, develop coordination, help motor planning, increase endurance, increase confidence, basically, all the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity that you already know about. Let each of your kids (or their friends) invent a course for … [Read more...]