![]() ![]() Get creative and invite children to reflect on how feelings would move.Animal moves: Gallop (horse) slither (snake) frog jump (frog) stomp (elephant) penguin walk (penguin).Exercises: Jumping Touching the toes, then the shoulders, then the waist Hop on one foot Jumping jacks Arm circles.Exercises, dance moves, gestures, animal moves – get creative! Take turns pulling from a hat or number them one through twelve and roll a pair of dice. 100 moves: Invite children to make a list of different moves.If they go past their prediction, put those match skills to test and find the difference. If 100 steps falls short of the prediction, invite them to think of how many additional steps would be needed to get there. To the next room? Outside? Test it out to see if 100 steps take them to their destination. 100 steps: Invite children to predict how far 100 steps will take them.Then do it again! Change up the tunes and encourage children to reflect on how different beats change how they move or what they feel (physically and emotionally) after they move. This day marks being in school for 100 days and is a great time to engage students, families and the community in planning healthy and fun activities at school and at home. The 100th day of school will vary by school, but most schools celebrate in the month of February. Who We Are We are a national nonprofit that brings together dedicated volunteers and partners to make schools healthier places where kids thrive.Our school grants expand health and wellness opportunities for schools where we can have the greatest impact. Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. ![]() Our ConnectEd program is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional health and youth risk behavior prevention. Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. Our activities and resources will help inspire lifelong healthy habits. We leverage family-school partnerships to build healthier communities where kids thrive. What We Do We help create healthier schools by bringing all the members of a school community together and equipping them with the tools and resources they need to make change happen.
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