Physical Health

Encourage family members to stay active

Getting their eLearning done is important.

Break up their sitting or idle time with activities that keep their bodies moving — including active and creative play.
Lethargy is NOT our friend!

Sunshine and fresh air are important! Make a commitment to spend time outside daily.

Play, walk the dog, jog laps around the house/yard perimeter, make obstacle courses using garage items, or enjoy quiet time while reading in a porch chair.

A trainer once confronted me about the difference between activity and exercise. There IS a difference!

Get kids’ heart rates up: create races or obstacle courses (time and chart completion for competitive play), jump on a trampoline, ride bikes, find appropriate video or online exercise routines.
Planet Fitness is posting 20 minute fam-friendly workouts twice daily! No equipment required.
Reach out to your child’s PE teacher for cardio/conditioning suggestions.

Establish consistent mealtimes.
Incorporate vegetables and fruit into meals and snacks.
- Plan meals ahead of time to ensure your family is getting a variety of nutrients.
- Pre-fill snack containers to keep in fridge with ready-for-snacking veggies.
- If fresh not available, prepare frozen or canned (watch sodium if using canned!)
Curb snacking throughout the day. Establish a couple of snack times daily and make a list of acceptable snacks for kids to reference independently.
Drink water and avoid sugary beverages like soda, punch, and juice.

It’s easy to skip showers or miss brushing teeth when you’re out of routine or not leaving the house much. Ensure all continue both as usual.
Get dressed in the mornings.
Maintain a regular sleep-wake schedule.
- Avoid napping during the day (unless sick or young).
- Go to bed and wake up around same time daily.
- No need to set an alarm, but ensure everyone is keeping a consistent schedule by not staying up late or sleeping in excessively.