Spotlight on Distance Learning: Fall Break!
Fall Break is here! Move away from the screen and enjoy the outdoors, the social company of family, and relaxation all while keeping safe and healthy. Now is a great time to hone in on establishing a regular exercise routine for your health. Simple yoga stretches and exercises such as lunges and squats can keep your child fit. Check out this site for ideas: 8 Easy Exercises for Kids. You could even have a fun and friendly crab walk or bear crawl race with your entire family!
Cooking is another fun activity that also includes math and reading practice. Have your child decide on a dish or entire meal to prepare for the family. It could be breakfast, lunch, dinner or a healthy snack! Start with a simple recipe and have your child take control of the kitchen, from gathering ingredients and tools, making a shopping list, and cleaning up. Our own Student Activities coordinator, Mr. Brian Yamagata, has a passion and degree in culinary arts besides being certified and a former science teacher. Check out his simple and yummy pasta recipe, Cacio e Pepe, on Virtual Niu News-Sep 25 or check it out on the school’s website. Your child will also expand their vocabulary…emulsify, al dente, grate.
Enjoy fall break!