EVERY KID HEALTHY WEEK

Help celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week by promoting emotional wellness, good nutrition, and physical activity with your own family – healthy habits start at home.

Anyone (students, parents/caregivers/families, educators, community members, businesses) can take action by following the daily themes or building your own activities based on your needs or schedule.


Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

MINDFUL MONDAY

Breathe with Me: Mindful Breathing Exercises

TASTY TUESDAY

https://cookingwithkids.org/

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate

Anti-Bribing Strategies for Picky Eaters

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

40 Tips for Active Families-ENG

40 Tips for Active Families-SPAN

Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural
wonders and historic sites for free:

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

A Show for all Talents:

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/a-show-for-all-talents/

FAMILY FRIDAY

Backyard Camping:

Just like a regular camping trip away, work together from start to finish, and think outside of the box to make the perfect campsite for your space and family.

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/backyard-camping/

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping-kids.html

https://www.parenting.com/activities/family-time/14-ideas-for-camping-out-in-your-backyard/

RESOURCES

Ensuring Safe Play: The Importance of Preparticipation Sports Physicals

by Lindsey Rux, FNP-C Organized sports have held a special spot in my heart from a young girl playing three sports, through my years playing college basketball. This lifelong love of athletics built my special interest in helping young athletes safely prepare for play. With over half of the child/adolescent population in the United States […]