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Newsletter last updated: Monday, March 08, 2010

Physical Activity of the Week
Teen
Brittany M. really likes this idea
submitted by Emma C from WV:

Jump and Run

Activity Description:
You jump over a line of books or an object to the other side and run to a goal line
What you will need:
People, books/any object, and a goal line
Skills you are Learning:
strong legs.
Physical Fitness Benefits:
Cardiovascular workout and it's Fun!
Teen
Dequan H. suggests:

Build a Snowman

Activity Description:
Start with a small snowball and roll it on the ground. It will pick up more snow as you roll it. Stack 2 or 3 snowballs on top of each other. Give your snowman a face and use sticks for arms if you want.
What you will need:
Coat, hat, gloves, boots.
Physical Fitness Benefits:
Rolling, lifting, and carrying heavy snowballs will get your heart pumping. Building a snowman works the muscles in your legs, upper and lower back, chest, shoulders and arms.
Cues to make you better:
Don't roll the snowball so big that you can't lift it.
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