Wellness

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From CARE committee: Below is some awesome information and links to valuable resources regarding nutrition and exercise for families and teachers!

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! is a health-focused movement for kids that’s under the nationally recognized program, 5-2-1-0. It all starts by encouraging them to eat and play the right way. This proven, scientific method helps keep kids healthy by focusing on the importance of four habits:

  • 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables
  • 2 hours or less of screen time (television, computer, video games, phones, etc.)
  • 1 hour or more of physical activity
  • 0 (or reduce) sugar-sweetened beverages - drink more water!

http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/resources/individuals/5210/resources/

Life of Wellness Institute: There are eight Dimensions of Wellness: occupational, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, physical, social, and intellectual. Each dimension is interconnected. Each dimension is equally vital in the pursuit of optimum health. One can reach an optimal level by understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimensions.

https://www.lifeofwellness.ca/8-dimensions-of-wellness/

PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Movement

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids Moving http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/blog/individuals/coronavirus-covid-19-home-physical-activity-health/

Hy-Vee Kids Fit Videos and More http://www.hy-veekidsfit.com/

Fitness Deck of Cards Game https://docs.google.com/document/d/1md1gTKTSFppcUrgZ_aNteDaSOJkwSpUpZvm-2U1HNJQ/edit?usp=sharing

Fun Exercise & Mindful Videos for All Ages https://family.gonoodle.com/

Legs https://healthpoweredkids.org/power-chargers/chair-fun-leg-lifts/

Arms https://healthpoweredkids.org/power-chargers/arm-burners/

UNI PE Technology Class Seasonal Fitness (Pre-K-2nd grade 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=XoTJHyKTxzI

UNI PE Technology Class Rock Paper Scissors Brain Break (Grades 3-6 2019) https://youtu.be/qBJJnKDLN8k

MORE IDEAs FROM UNI STUDENTS

Link to this google doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iyTMjtZ1FabUQ6cys2TAkEOK3XgO4t6iQaBnNZec8Lc/edit?usp=sharing

Yoga

Seated Yoga https://www.hy-veekidsfit.com/movement-breaks/seated-yoga/

Yoga for Kids https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Yoga Resources   Yoga resources.pdf 

Movement/Nutrition

5-2-1-0 Resources for Parents/Caregivers http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/resources/individuals/5210/parents-and-caregivers/

Sleep

CDC sleep handout   cdc_sleep_handout.pdf

Gardening

Gardening for Families  https://kidsgardening.org/

Emotional Wellness

7 Activities to Keep your Mind Healthy  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uGPE68Tf4W2BmhxPxfOXLPeLP2zoAYB7TwHu56mex0o/edit?usp=sharing

GoNoodle Think About It: Build Patience  https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/build-patience

GoNoodle Think About it: Go With The Flow  https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/go-with-the-flow

Sun Breathe Yoga in a chair  https://healthpoweredkids.org/power-chargers/yoga-for-any-room-space-pose-sun-breath/

Downtime Playtime

Calm Down Corner  https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/01/21/how-to-create-a-calm-down-corner-in-5-easy-steps/

Mindful Exercises  https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/mindfulness-journaling-breathing-and-more/

DowntimePlaytime.pdf



 





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