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Super Suppers
November 10th & 17th 2007
Our budding chefs and their parents learned a bit about nutrition before they began preparing their meals of braided meatball bread and berry crisp. Rolling out the dough required a little extra muscle but when it came time to add the meatballs and sprinkle the cheese, the kids took over!
Kids and Nutrition: Did you know...
The National Association of Sports and Physical Education recommends that every day preschoolers should:
- Get at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity (adult-led activity)
- Get at least 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity (free play)
- Not be inactive for more than 1 hour at a time (unless sleeping)
Family Fitness Ideas:
- Play games such as duck, duck, goose or follow the leader. Mix it up with jumping, hopping, and walking backward.
- Kick a ball back and forth or set up a goal for your child.
- Practice hitting a ball off a T-ball stand.
- Play freeze dance or freeze tag.
- Practice balance by pretending to be statues.
Indoor Fun:
- Treasure hunt: You can hide "treasures" throughout the house and provide clues of where they might be
- Obstacle course: You can set up an obstacle course with chairs, boxes, and tours for the kids to go over, under, through, and around
- Soft-ball games: Use soft foam balls to play indoor basketball, bowling, soccer, or catch. You can even use balloons to play volleyball or catch.
For more great nutrition and exercise tips for kids of all ages, visit: kidshealth.org
