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Books
Make a Difference 101, Community Service
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This is a great book for
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become contributing Gwi<Je for Kids
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citizens of the world.
Websites
Global Network
kid sc unmake ad iffe re nee .org
KIDS is a program of iEARN (International Education and
Resource Network), the world's largest non-profit global
network that enables young people to use the Internet and
other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational
projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in
the world.
Volunteer Opportunities
ysa.org
YSA is a resource center that partners with thousands of
organizations committed to increasing the quality and
quantity of volunteer opportunities, ages 5-25, to serve
locally, nationally, and globally.
A Day On
mlkday.org
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service embodies many
of the shining principles that guided Dr. King's life. This is a
reminder of why people should serve, how they can do it,
project tips, toolkits, resources, partners, and news. They refer
to the holiday in his memory as “A day ON, not a day OFF.
Daily Physical Activity:
The Foundation for a Healthy Lifestyle
Tips for 6ett»r>g Your family Active
By: Kim Coleman, Owner - Primrose School of Camming Cast
kimcoieman@primrosecummingeast.com
Experts suggest that young children need to accumulate at least 60 minutes and
up to several hours of physical activity every day. Unfortunately, many children an
not nearly as active as they need to be. It is dear that along with poor diet,
physical inactivity has contributed to a large increase in childhood obesity in the
United States in the past 20 years. The following statistics are unsettling:
• Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese nationwide.
(Source: American Academy of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry overweight chi ldr above 30 in
• The percentage of obese or e n is at or percent
30 states. (Source: TTust for America's Health)
Dr. Stephen Senders, author, professor, and director of the School of Physical
Education and Exercise Science at the University of South Florida is • member of
the Primrose Schools Education Advisory Board. He says that children do not
necessarily learn physical skids on their own. He has found they nee d guidance and
assistance horn adults, challenging activities, and opportunities to practice and
refine p hy si cal skills. "The amount of time children spend deity In physical activity
is decreasing, and it will take a determined effort from parents to reverse this
trend." _.5 h| : S.fjSaHm
Find appropriate, safe spaces for Quality physical activity: Provide safe spaces
inside and outside for your chNd to be active.
Ensure the availability of age-appropriate supplier. Befog physically active is Ike
learning to read, write, or do math problems In that each requires proper materials
or equipment. paddles,
• Provide abundant supplies of bate, hoops, hockey sticks, bats,
racquets, musical instrument^ jump ropes, etc. They need balls of all sixes,
shapes, and weights such as beanbqgs, «ock bate, and nibbff balls.
• Equipment should be soft, lightweight, and made for children.
Be active with your children: Don't just send your children outside to play--be a
role model! Go outside with them and participate in games and other activities
that wqurtp^tnwnfW^ l ; f*\\ ^ hopscotch j/r grids; blow
• Use sidewalk chalk to create your own four-square or
bubbles, then chase them around the yard to see who can catch them; go on
a walk around the neighborhood or through a perk as a family; play music and
dance inside or outside; and when the weather is nice put on your bathing
suits and run through the sprinklers.
• Promote a feeling of success when you play with your child. If your child is not
yet able to successfully throw and hit a target, encourage them to move a
little closer so they can be successful. Skills are acquired incrementally.
Children who do not experience some success have a tendency to quit and
not practice.
• Acknowledge their efforts with specific comments. No matter what your
child's skill level is, be a supportive coach. They will benefit from your
encouragement.
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Primrose School of Cumming East
1245 Sanders Road (Adjacent to Marketplace Square)
Cumming, GA 30041 • 770 889 9900
www.primrosecummingeast.com
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