Physical activity is hugely important for everybody, especially children. Children who lead an active lifestyle are physically healthier, mentally healthier and more likely to achieve academically.
Children should be physically active for at least 60 minutes every day! That is difficult in lockdown so we have put together lots of activities and resources that you can use at home to help.
Every week we are going to have a Beat the Teacher Challenge!
This weeks challenge is below;
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The Youth Sport Trust is running a virtual afterschool sports club every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm. It features special guests and loads of fun activities for children to do. It is live-streamed on their youtube channel;
Joe also has a large selection of videos on his channel aimed at getting younger children active at home. These 5 Minute Move videos are perfect as a break between work;
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Active Board Games
Below is a selection of well-known board games that have been adapted to make them active. Have a go at playing them with someone at home.
The link below has lots of activities, that can be done at home, that link directly to the PE curriculum. There are explanation cards and instruction videos to go with each activity.
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