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Goal: Motivate kids to be active during daycare Teach children how machines work Provide machines that are beneficial for health but fun enough to appeal to kids!
Why is it important to motivate kids to be active? Perform better academically Lower risk of type 2 Diabetes More likely to develop positive habits Build self-esteem Stronger muscles/bones Weight control Better sleep
Elementary Kidzcore Lateral Snowboarder Lateral movements Swivel foot base Cardiovascular and/or fat burner Resistance created by users body weight Exercises: triceps, deltoids, trapezius, external obliques, central core muscles
Elementary Kidzcore Lateral Snowboarder Price: $1, Found at: p/cPath/28/products_id/179/osCsid/b49aa11 de7cffae40ae9dccde53238bd p/cPath/28/products_id/179/osCsid/b49aa11 de7cffae40ae9dccde53238bd
Star Walker Cardiovascular circuit Raises and maintains heart rate w/monitor Upper body ergometer Balance and coordination Computer reads speed, time, distance, calories Adjustable tension
Star Walker Price: $1, Found at: t_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/86 /osCsid/b49aa11de7cffae40ae9dc cde53238bd
Skywalker 123 Jump Trampoline 36 inch square bouncer Improve coordination Develop number recognition Handlebar for safety Spinner corresponds with numbers to create games Cardiovascular workout
Skywalker 123 Jump Trampoline Price: $ Found at: Toys R Us ?productId=
Sports Tutor Kids Tennis Twist Ball Machine Compact and lightweight Easy to operate Shoots tennis ball every 5 seconds Adjustable range Hand-eye coordination Full body workout
Sports Tutor Kids Tennis Twist Ball Machine Price: $ Found at: Tennis Express RTS-TUTOR-Kids-Tennis-Twist-Ball- Machine-AC-7562
Kohl’s Kids Rock Stars Set goals Track activity Learn healthy tips Various games to get moving (treasure hunt, rock band) Personalized certificates for achieving goals Educational
Kohl’s Kids Rock Stars Price: FREE Found at: om/krs
In Conclusion: Total price: $3, Motivating kids to exercise daily leads to: Longer, happier lives Practicing healthy habits Higher self-esteem More energy Teach kids to understand how different machines work
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