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One Thing Never To Say To Your Kid Who Plays Sports

March 7, 2016 by Cassie

We always want to encourage out kid athletes, but there is one thing we should never say!

As parents, we often want to encourage our kids to get active and moving. Often times that comes in the form of sports. I believe there are tons of lessons children can learn from team and individual sports! Things like endurance, sportsmanship, teamwork, agility, dedication, cause and effect and the list goes on and on! Often times we don’t think about what sports teach kids about themselves and their families. Things like us attending the game or not can make the child feel important or … [Read more...]

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How To Get Your Kids Moving Daily

February 29, 2016 by Cassie

Simple ways to get your kids moving in their current routines and schedule!

Sometimes when we are trying to add a new element to our children’s lives it can be a bit nerve racking, especially if we feel like we live a super busy life. We sometimes go into an overwhelm mode of “How do I fit it all in?” mindset. As a mom of ONE toddler I get that way sometimes and can only imagine how it feels for a parent of multiple kiddos. Today, I am going to share a few strategies to get your kids moving on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter how many kiddos you have or if it’s raining … [Read more...]

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4 Ideas To Get Your Kids Active While Stuck Inside

February 22, 2016 by Cassie

Rainy, cold or snowy? We have you covered on ways to get your kids active while inside!

We are starting to get to the time of the year where the weather is a bit unpredictable. We’re destined for cooler days and rain from out of nowhere. Even though it may not be the best environment to have the kiddos outside to get active, there is still definitely a need for that! When kids stay active during the cooler months of the year, it allows them to stay fit, but it also lessens the gap of specific athletic skills lost. Here are four ways to get your kids active and moving while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Fitness Games, Resources For Parents/Teachers Tagged With: Rainy day activities

3 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Get Active

February 16, 2016 by Cassie

Want to encourage your kids to get active, but just not sure how?

As an active mom, I often wonder what my little one will enjoy as she gets older. Secretly, I hope she likes to run and/or cycle. Where my husband is, not so secretively, hoping she enjoys swimming or soccer! But really when it comes down to it, we want to enable her to experience many activities and decide for herself what brings her joy. Instead of being forceful, we want to allow her to explore and discover herself. Figure out what she likes and dislikes. So the question may then be, “How do … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Movement Activity

February 11, 2016 by Cassie

Valentine crafts are fun, but here is a movement activity to include too!

Looking to incorporate Valentine's Day into your movement activities for your kids? This Find The Hearts game can work inside or outside and is sure to get your kids moving! While doing this activity it can serve as color and number reviews, as well as fine motor skills practice! How To Play:  1. Print out printable below. 2. Cut hearts out. (If you are cutting them out for younger kids you can review colors and counting. Older kids can cut them out themselves.) 3. Place hearts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Fitness Games, Resources For Parents/Teachers Tagged With: movement activity, Valentines Day

Running Is Totally For Me

January 25, 2016 by Cassie

I know running isn't for everyone, it is for me! This is how I got into running and why it's important to me!

Today, I wanted to take some time to share with you why running is totally for me. I know it's not for everyone, but it is for me! In college, I picked up running as a means to keep off the “freshman 15”. Honestly, I hated it! Running a mile or two was torture! While in college my uncle passed away from cancer which gave me enough motivation to do a 5K that was raising money for cancer patients. After that race I was hooked! I realized running could be used for good causes and I became … [Read more...]

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Ball Throw & Measure

August 18, 2015 by Cassie

Use this ball throw and measure sheet for your kids who love sports activities

Please Note: This activity corresponds directly to the book "Running Is Totally For Me". Prepare: Gather different sports balls, a measuring tape and a writing utensil. Print the below printable activity sheet. Play: Mark a standing line. Have the child stand and throw each of the balls. Measure how far each ball is from the start. Discuss which ball is closest and furthest from the start line and why they think that happened. Have the child record their answers on the activity … [Read more...]

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Verb Actions

August 18, 2015 by Cassie

Get kids moving with this sports activity for kids that uses verb actions

Please Note: This activity corresponds directly to the book "Running Is Totally For Me". Prepare: Review with your child the difference between nouns (people, places, objects) and verbs (action words). Together come up with verbs that they can read that describe movements within the sports from the book. (Ex: jump, hop, spin, walk, twist) Write one word per index card. You can also use the provided printable cards below. Play: The child draws an index card, reads the word and performs … [Read more...]

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Dice Movements

August 18, 2015 by Cassie

Dice movement sports activities for kids who are non readers.

Please Note: This activity corresponds directly to the book "Running Is Totally For Me". Prepare: Print the printables below. Use the blank template to allow your child to draw their own pictures of each activity that was in the book on each side of the dice. Or use the provided template that includes pictures. Cut and tape to create dice. Play: Have your child roll the dice. They will then make moves with their body that replicates that activity. Ex: Mimic dribbling the ball for … [Read more...]

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