Author: VH

Hideaway Hill School

April 2007

Volume 1, Issue 1

Live Healthy!

Inside this issue:

Resources for Staying Healthy	2
Snack Butterflies	2
Activities for the Whole Family	2

Special points of interest:
Learn about some great resources to stay healthy!
Make healthy snacks a special treat.
Learn simple ways to keep the whole family active.

April is “LIVE HEALTHY” month!

Nutrition is a very important aspect in our lives. During this month we will be learning about nutrition and its values. Throughout the month there will be activities in school along with outside of school. We ask that as always parents are as involved as they can be. On Friday April 20th from 6-8pm we will have a “Be Healthy” Carnival. Students from the high school will come over to present different ideas to students about nutrition, exercise, and keeping your body healthy. There will also be healthy snacks available. On April 16th we will have a guest dietitian in our classroom to talk about what she does and how she helps people get healthy and stay healthy. During the month students will write food diaries to reflect on their eating habits at home and school. We will also be watching the movie Supersize me so students can see what happens when people eat fast food on a regular basis. At school we will talk about the food pyramid and discuss the different food groups. We will think of examples of healthy food you can eat for each meal. We ask that parents encourage their children to eat a healthy breakfast every morning especially before school. Studies show that those who eat breakfast do better and pay more attention in school than those who don’t. Breakfast is also available at school for those who do not have enough time in the morning to eat at home. We hope that throughout the month both students and parents have fun and learn a lot about nutrition!

The Fourth Graders get Active

At Hideaway Hill School we take physical activity seriously. Our 4th grade teachers try to keep their students active throughout the day.
The students start their day in the gym playing games to get warmed-up and ready to learn. In class, they get up for stretch breaks so no one sits for more than thirty minutes.
This year, the 4th grade teachers are making a effort to create a balanced curriculum by using physical activity in at least one lesson a day. Hopefully, this will help kids have fun and learn better while having fun!

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Live Healthy!

Resources for Staying Healthy

Staying healthy can be tough with all of the delicious looking fatty foods and the video games that seem to pull kids in. Here are some helpful resources to help your family stay on top of their health.
www.mypyramid.gov
This website will give you all the information you need about the food pyramid.
Click on the Tips and Resources tab to for everything from sample menus to tips on eating out
Go to the kids page for some fun activities.
2. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/FL00030
Checkout this article for some great ideas on activities for kids.
3. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations/young.htm
The CDC has tips for parents along with reason why it is important for kids to stay healthy.
4. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4596
The American Heart Association answers parent questions on promoting healthy living.

Nutrition and physical activity are equally important when it comes to health.

Snack Butterflies

What you need:
cheese in bite size cubes
1/4 C whole strawberries
1/4 C seedless red or green grapes cut in half
Resealable sandwich bag
Pipe cleaner
Directions:
Put the cheese in 1 side of the bag and twist the pipe cleaner around the middle. Put fruit in the other side and seal the bag. Curl the pipe cleaner to make antennae. Experiment with different fruits and vegetables to make snacks fun and healthy!

Teach your children that healthy snacks can be fun too!

Activities for the Whole Family

Physical activity is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Involving the entire family in physical activity is beneficial for everybody. Families gain health benefits while spending time together and having fun.
Here are some fun activities for your family:
Walk the dog for 30 min. together
Go to the local park and play basketball, baseball, or tennis
Join a local community center and use the pool and gym
Play hopscotch or set up a volleyball net in the backyard.
Take the kids bowling or ice-skating on a Friday night.
Incorporating physical activity in everyday life is important to everyone in your family. No matter what you choose, get active and have fun!

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