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Tag: physical

Physical Activity Benefits Start Young

Physical Activity Benefits Start Young

Posted on March 30, 2020January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

Preventative measures for heart health start as young as 3 years old, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study took place over three years, looking at over 400 children ages 3-5 years old. The findings indicated that all physical activity had a positive effect, but more intense physical activity was Read More

Posted in Move Tagged move, physical, health
Physical Activity And Learning

Physical Activity And Learning

Posted on December 2, 2019January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

A recent study has concluded that incorporating physical activity into teaching time increases learning. For example, ask students to answer a true/false question by jumping up and down to indicate “true” and doing a jumping jack to indicate “false.” Alternatively, have students jump to match the answer to a math question—e.g. if the answer is Read More

Posted in Move Tagged physical, learning
Red Light Green Light

Red Light Green Light

Posted on June 26, 2017January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

no matter what the weather is in Washington, there are activities to keep you and your child active and have fun bonding moments. Here is one example that can be done inside or out. Read More

Posted in Move Tagged move, physical, games, activity
Volley Ball Balloon

Volley Ball Balloon

Posted on April 13, 2016January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

If you haven’t yet played balloon volleyball, you are missing out! This great game can be played with any number of people and only requires a balloon, which can be purchased cheaply from most stores. You can make many different variations of this game, but the simple rule is to keep the balloon off of Read More

Posted in Move, Play Tagged move, physical, games, activity
Swim Safety

Swim Safety

Posted on August 1, 2015January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

In the heat of the summer, swimming is frequently the outdoor activity of choice. So: when is a child old enough for lessons and how can you reduce the risk of water accidents. Read More

Posted in Move Tagged physical, activity, safety
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