Health-Enhancing Health-Enhancing Behavior:Behavior:

I will exercise daily for I will exercise daily for at least 60 minutes a at least 60 minutes a day on most, if not all, day on most, if not all,

days of the week!days of the week!

A light activity to prepare your A light activity to prepare your body for exercise.body for exercise.

Reduces chance of injury and pain Reduces chance of injury and pain during exercise.during exercise.

Increases your heart rate and Increases your heart rate and blood supply to your muscles.blood supply to your muscles.

Example: walking, marching in Example: walking, marching in placeplace

A gentle and constant pull of a A gentle and constant pull of a muscle.muscle.

Slowly hold still for 10-15 seconds.Slowly hold still for 10-15 seconds. Reduces the chance of injury or Reduces the chance of injury or

soreness.soreness.

Builds strong muscles.Builds strong muscles. Allows you to carry your body in Allows you to carry your body in

an upright position.an upright position. Example: squats, crunches, Example: squats, crunches,

push-upspush-ups

Activities where the body is forced to Activities where the body is forced to use a large amount of oxygen in a use a large amount of oxygen in a given time period.given time period.

Strengthens your heart.Strengthens your heart. Everyday activities.Everyday activities. Example: walking, dancing, runningExample: walking, dancing, running

Brain GymBrain Gym A series of simple and enjoyable A series of simple and enjoyable

movements to enhance learning. movements to enhance learning. Activated by our opposite side of the body.Activated by our opposite side of the body.

LEFTLEFT RIGHT RIGHT Zeros inZeros in ScansScans

LanguageLanguage Music & ToneMusic & Tone

Repetition & drillRepetition & drill Rhythm & feelRhythm & feel

TryTry FeelFeel

DetailsDetails Big PictureBig Picture

Breaks words & thoughts Breaks words & thoughts Blends words & Blends words & thoughts apartthoughts apart togethertogether

Helps with spelling, writing, listening, reading, and comprehension.

Helps with attention, comprehension, and working with technology .

Helps with comprehension, long and short-term memory,

self concept, and self expression.

Helps with reading comprehension, problem solving,

and creativity.

Why is it important to Why is it important to exercise?exercise?

What are some What are some benefits of exercise?benefits of exercise?

How long should we How long should we exercise?exercise?

Health-Enhancing Health-Enhancing Behavior:Behavior:

I will exercise daily for I will exercise daily for at least 60 minutes a at least 60 minutes a day on most, if not all, day on most, if not all,

days of the week!!days of the week!!

……have a happy & healthy have a happy & healthy day!day!