Benefits of physical activity:

• reduces the risk of dying prematurely
• reduces the risk of developing diabetes
• reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
• helps control weight
• increases the body’s infection-fighting white blood cells and germ fighting antibodies
• helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.

Based on research, it is clear that we need to keep our children and youth (and the adults too) more active.  Fit Activity For Kids, What’s Your Name? is a developmentally appropriate active activity for adults to play with the children.  To play, the player picks out the letters of their name, and then do the physical activity that goes with each letter.  You might be wondering what would your child be learning during this activity.  Literacy (Letter recognition), turn taking (social emotional), physical activity (healthy bodies, balance, core strength), and more!