active play with your child 5 activities to do with your child to promote healthy living. family...
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Active Play with your Child
5 Activities to do with your child to promote healthy living. Family Fitness by C. Holecko About.com
T. Meza JIU EDU 649
Activity FiveTake a family walk each night.
Promote a healthy attitude about exercise.
Activity FourHost a Dance- A- Thon!
Add in some costumes and a video camera and enjoy the fun a second time at end of the day.
Activity ThreeGood clean fun!
Tackling chores together is always more fun than doing alone!
Activity TwoTeach your family retro games you
played as a child. • Shooting marbles promote healthy hand eye
coordination. Running and jumping are good for the heart!
Chasing butterflies
Activity OneHit the neighborhood playground! It’s a great way to ensure the family is
getting daily exercise.
Benefits of Family Exercise
Want to get your family moving? Tempt kids with irresistible active play.
• If you join in, your children are more likely to want to participate.
• You'll reap fitness benefits from these easy activities too.
• If you teach your child while they are young they will teach it to your grandchildren.
• Healthy living is all about moving!
References
• Holecko. (n.d.). About.com Family Fitness More Active Play in Your Day: 5 Activities to Do With Your Kids
reference date 02-11-12