Upgrading for Parents with Pre-Schoolers

 

Theme 6 – Keeping Fit

Instructors’ Guide
 
 
Materials to Print Out
 
Self-Esteem
Fascinating Me
Nurturing Self-Esteem
Getting Enough Exercise
Heart Rates
Taking Your Pulse (also available at http://uppextras.blogspot.com)
Time Marches On
How Many is That?
Active Bodies, Active Minds
Links

Taking Your Pulse: http://uppextras.blogspot.com

Self-Esteem: www.familyliteracyexpertise.org

Physical Activity Guides for Children, Youths and Adults:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/fitness/guides.html

 

Children’s Program

Children’s Program

 

Above and Beyond
bulletFind out about exercise classes, sports clubs or hiking clubs in your community.
bulletBrowse the Health Canada website for more physical activity ideas.
bulletTake your pulse during different levels of activity and convert to beats per minute. Compare with the graphs in the Heart Rates handout.
bulletOrganize a games afternoon for the UPP participants’ children.
bulletMake a certificate for your child in recognition of something he or she has done well.