It’s easy after a long day of work, school, and extracurricular activities to just lay on the couch and put on your family’s favorite TV show. Physical activity is an important part of good health, and it’s a great way to connect with your family, especially after spending the day apart. Instead of defaulting to … Read More
Tag: Kindergarten
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose is similar to tag, but on a smaller scale. It helps children get their heart rate up in the context of a game rather than organized sports. These things make it great physical activity for younger children! You can play at the park, in your yard, or even inside. Ideally, you’ll … Read More
Park and Play
The park is a great place to get active with your family. Many parks have playgrounds appropriate for younger children in addition to basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, walking trails and many other opportunities for activity that the whole family can enjoy. You can even play games like hide-and-seek and red rover in an … Read More
Dance Creation
Dancing is a great way for children to be creative while they exercise. Not only is it fun, but you can do it anywhere without any equipment. You can even dance with your children and make it into a family activity! This is a fun aerobic activity you can do with children as a family. Use … Read More
Banana Pudding
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 3.5-ounce box fat-free vanilla or banana instant pudding mix 2 cups skim milk 6 ounces plan, fat-free yogurt 4 bananas, sliced Directions In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat with wooden spoon, wire whisk, or electric mixer on lowest speed for 2 minutes. Gently mix yogurt with pudding … Read More
Build a Healthy Snack Mix
Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole grain (whole wheat cereal squares, oat cereal O’s, or popcorn) 1/2 cup fruit (any dried fruit, such as cranberries, apricots, and bananas) 1/2 cup vegetable (any dried vegetable, such as edamame, dried green beans, and dried sweet potatoes) 2 tablespoons dairy (try yogurt-covered dried fruit or grated cheese) … Read More
Granola Sundaes
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 6-ounce container low-fat plain or vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit 1/4 cup low-fat granola cereal Directions Wash hands and surfaces. If using fresh fruit, wash it Spoon yogurt into serving bowl. Top yogurt with fruit and sprinkle granola on top. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
Fruit Salad with Light Whipped Topping
Makes 12 servings Ingredients 16 ounces fruit cocktail in juice, drained 20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, drained 8 ounces plain, fat-free yogurt 8 ounces light whipped topping Directions Drain fruit cocktail and pineapple chunks in colander. Place fruit in bowl. Stir in yogurt and whipped topping. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. … Read More
Banana Pudding with Graham Crackers
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 banana 1 graham cracker 6-ounce container low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash the banana. Peel and slice half the banana into the serving bowl. Crumble the graham cracker over the banana. Top with yogurt and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
Very Berry Blast
Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk 1 cup (6-oz.) low-fat boysenberry or other berry yogurt 1 cup 100% apple juice NOTE: Any flavored yogurt can be used. Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Measure milk and add to jar. Add yogurt to jar. Measure apple juice and add to jar. Cover jar and shake … Read More