Digital technology has become so advanced and distracting that children are moving a lot less compared to just 10 years ago. Simple games like throwing marbles, hopscotch and five stones already feel foreign to them. Computers, smartphones and gaming consoles are the focus of their activities and entertainment. It’s particularly worrying because children could have less developed locomotive and fundamental skills like leaping, catching and running. Parents need to set an example by adopting an active lifestyle and encourage their children to do the same.
Here Are Some Fun Family Exercise Activities to do:
Have Post-Dinner Walks- walking should be part of your family’s daily schedule. To make the activity more enticing, everyone should observe the things around them and make a list of what they see.
Crank Up The Music- it’s fun to hold disco nights with children. Move the furniture aside, play dance tunes and use a few flashlights as strobe lights. Be sure to choose songs that children are familiar with.
Sneak Physical Exercise Into Daily Activities- tell toddlers to walk, rather than riding in the cart when you are shopping. Take the stairs, instead of using the escalator or elevator. Park your car a good distance from the preschool and walk the rest of the way with your child.
Do Fitness Breaks During TV Commercials- when children are watching cartoons on TV, accompany them to do sit-ups, push-ups and squats during commercial breaks. To make children feel more involved, allow them to play coach to help others to do specific exercises.
Do Gardening Together- kids love playing with dirt and it’s fun to do gardening with them. Ask them to turn over the soil and make holes to plant new bulbs. Because children are constantly moving during gardening, it as good as doing regular workouts. Seeing plants growing and producing beautiful flowers can be very satisfying for children.
Obstacle Course-an obstacle course is a fun way to exercise. Use chalk to draw the course and use safe objects as obstacles. To make things more challenging, puzzles can be added in the middle of the course. Ask children to solve the puzzle before they can start running again. Use a stopwatch to measure the time children need to complete the course.
Treasure Hunt- you can do a treasure hunt either indoors or out. It’s better to organise a hunt activity across a bigger area. Hide favourite toys or treats in different spots and give them clues to locate the treasure.
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