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...]
Ball Throw & Measure
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...]
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...]
Dice Movements
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...]