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Ah! Our first graders are sooo excited about our new math zone! Using grant funds, we found a local paving company to pave number bonds, a ten frame, double ten frame, a number line, and......a 120 chart!

The kids are loving it! They are calling out number bonds and telling their buddies to find the missing number! We know our friends in K and 2nd are going to be just as amazed!

By far, their favorite is the 120 chart. They walk and count, jump and count, run/freeze/say the number, hop by tens, jump and count backward, etc. We can't stop smiling!

We designed this one to be just the right size for paper or dry erase boards. That way, we can decide the numerals for ourselves!

Due to weather, we have not been able to use them for teaching as much as we (and the kids) would like. We just can't wait for it to warm up so we can take our math lesson outside!

I think anytime we can combine movement and math, we are doing a great thing for our kids. Taking it outside is kicking it up to an even higher notch!

I mean, seriously, how cool is this?!?!

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Ah! Our first graders are sooo excited about our new math zone! Using grant funds, we found a local paving company to pave number bonds, a ten frame, double ten frame, a number line, and......a 120 chart! The kids are loving it! They are calling out number bonds and telling their buddies to find the missing number!

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Let's Play, but all opinions are my own.I'm excited to announce that I've partnered with Let's Play as a 2015 Play Ambassador! Let's Play is an initiative by Dr Pepper Snapple Group that provides kids and families with the tools, places and inspirationto make play a daily priority. Through Let's Play, Dr Pepper Snapple partners with two non-profit organizations (KaBOOM! and Good Sports) to build/improve playgrounds and provide grants for sports equipment.

Kids need to play outside. They do. They need the opportunity to run and use their energy to explore. Play is one of the building blocks of childhood.

There are so many benefits to play. Personally, my boys love a trip to the playground and taking your kids to the playground is beneficial in more ways than you realize.

There are so many opportunities to learn and grow with amazing activities for kids!

Our Kids Need Playground Time

You may not have ever thought about this until now, but playground play helps our children develop in the following areas.

Social Growth- playing with friends is one of the basic keys to learning to communicate with others.

Imagination and Creativity Growth- open ended play, like that you will find at the playground are awesome opportunities for children to use their imagination. Watch you kiddos as they grow in this area. I love seeing my boys use their imagination.

Problem Solving Skills- as they play at the playground they will encounter risk and challenges. This is a great opportunity to be challenged with persistence and perseverance.

Increased Self-worth- as games are mastered and friendships grow, your kiddos will become more confident in their own abilities. It is such a beautiful thing to watch!

Ready for some super fun games you can play at the playground? Here are 10 of our favorite things to do as a family and with friends when we head to our favorite park!

(To learn more about some of the benefits of playground play, check out my blog on LetsPlay.com! )

10 Playground Games Kids Love

1. Let's play a game that is all about finding shapes! I love this idea! The printable book is perfect and off to the playground you go to find shapes!

2. Have a Bubble Blowing Content! Use my homemade bubble recipe and get some wands and see which of your friends on the playground can create the biggest bubbles!

3. Have a treasure hunt. My boys can't wait to do this! Treasure hunts are perfect for the playground!

4. Have you ever played rock dominoes? What a great game to play at the play ground. Include all of your friends and there will be a fun time had by all!

5. How about a spongeball toss with your friends at the playground! Wide open spaces are the perfect for this summer fun game!

6. Play Red Light Green Light! I remember playing this game when I was a little girl. It is fun to see my kids play it too with their friends!

7. Play Sidewalk Simon Says with your friends. You will love this twist on the classic game from childhood!

8. Play parachute! My boys love, love, love this game! I remember playing this as a kid and my boys have played it many times at the playground!

9. Did you ever play Red Rover Red Rover as a kid? Grab your friends at the playground and have a blast playing this!

10. Open ended play with a bucket and a rope. This is great for creativity and team building. So many games you can play and ways to experiment with friends as you lift, hoist and explore!

And don't forget playground safety while you're out and about playing with friends!

Let's Play $20,000 Playground Grants

Let's Play is giving a $20,000 playground grant to five deserving organizations, and YOU can choose the winners. Cast your vote here!

Are you looking for a playground in your area? We love this Playground Finder!

For more information about all things play, visit LetsPlay.com or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Spell your name workout fitness activity printable for kids. Your kids will get a workout without realizing it when you make fitness into a fun game.

Scroll to the bottom for the link to print this!

EDUCATIONAL TIP: Use this activity as a way to get kids moving but it's also a great way to incorporate a learning activity as well. This can be done in a classroom, homeschool environment, or just with one child at a time. It's a great example of guided play (as opposed to creative play where kids take the lead on their playtime).

Use a dry erase board and have them write out their full name before doing the activity.

U Brands Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase Board, 8.5 x 11 Inches, White Frame You can also use this with spelling lists and other important words you want your kids to learn to spell. Educational and good for healthy bodies, this activity really is a win-win.

You can use a single large dry erase board or buy these small ones only $6 each. And the best thing is that the kids will think it's just fun, so you probably won't get a single argument from them.

You can use this with individual kids or even at parties or in a classroom environment. A school district is even using this printable in their physical education program! I'd love to hear how you use it.

Spell your name workout

Check out the adult versions of this fun fitness activity:
Name workout for beginners: Advanced full name workout:
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Check out out printables category for more great printables and activities.
PRINTING TIPS
The PDF should print easily to your default print size without having to change anything. It prints to an 8-1/2 x 11 size sheet which is standard paper size.

Use cardstock so it holds up all summer!

Consider getting a laser printer for your printables, they have come way down in price.

Turn printables into a write on / wipe off page with a thermal laminator.

How to print

Print this by clicking here -> What's your name? Fitness Activity Printable for Kids.

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Learn how to make your own FitBall for a quick physical activity break! #UNLFoodFitness #Nebraska4H

Do you need a quick physical activity break or game to help make fitness fun for youth? I created a fitness activity, which I call FitBall, to help incorporate physical activity breaks during my middle school summer nutrition program. A three-five minute physical activity break helps everyone get moving and energized while providing a quick "brain break" that helps students stay focused on learning. Middle school and elementary students enjoy playing this fitness activity.

Similar to hot potato, Fitball is a fun activity that can be used as a physical activity break or game for youth.

Supplies:

FitBall (learn how to make one)

Music on a device (I like to use Spotify* or Pandora* on my iPad)

Speakers (I like to use a Bluetooth Speaker to connect with my iPad)

DJ - in charge of starting/stopping the music during the game

Directions:

1. Participants arrange themselves in a circle.

2. DJ starts the music and participants will hand or toss the beach ball from one person to the next while the music is playing.

3. DJ will randomly stop the music.

4. The person left holding the FitBall when the music stops will pick the fitness activity that is closest to their right thumb.

5. The group will complete the chosen fitness activity, but make sure everyone has the appropriate space before starting the activity.

6. Return to your group circle and continue playing the game as time allows.

My Tips:

If an exercise is chosen that has already been done during that activity, I recommend the participant to pick the closest exercise that has not been completed.

Participants will be tempted to hit the ball like a volleyball and may cause the activity to become louder due to students getting excited. If you would like a calmer game, instruct students that they cannot hit the ball.

Supplies:

Directions:

1. Air up beach ball.

2. Using a permanent marker and the list of fitness activities below, write 3-4 fitness activities per color panel on a 12-inch beach ball.

List of Fitness Activities

Modify or change exercises as needed, but I would recommend including at least 3 exercises per panel.

Yellow Panel

1. 5 Squats

2. 10 Toes Touches

3. 10 Arm Circles (Backward)

Orange Panel

1. Run in Place for 10 counts

2. 5 push-ups

3. Stork Stand (Hold each leg for 5 counts)

4. 5 Side to Side Jumps

Green Panel

1. 5 jumping jacks

2. 10 sit-ups

3. Butterfly Sit (Hold for 10 counts)

White Panel

1. Straddle Sit (Left, right, center for 5 counts each)

2. 10 Lunges (Alternating Legs)

3. 10 Shoulder Rolls (Forward 5 times & backward 5 times)

Red Panel

1. 10 Arm Circles (Forward)

2. Side Arm Stretch (Hold each arm for 5 counts)

3. 5 Forward and Backward Jumps

Blue Panel

1. 5 Jumps to the Sky

2. Hop on 1 Foot (5 Hops per foot)

3. Upward Arm Stretch (Hold for 10 counts)

Advantages

1. Free version, but will play ads

2. Create your own playlists or follow others

Disadvantage
Cannot disable explicit songs, so create your own playlist instead of playing a radio station in order to know the songs are safe to play in educational settings

See more info at www.spotify.com

Need song ideas? Check out &/or follow my "Get Fit Day Music for Youth" Spotify playlist that I used for one of my recent events:

Advantages

1. Free version, but will play ads

2. Can disable explicit songs

1. Under you account, click your email address (or name) in the top right corner and select Settings.

2. Under "Explicit content filter" click "No. Do not allow explicit content."

3. Click the Save Changes button when finished.

4. Learn how to change the setting for your phone or tablet at http://help.pandora.com/customer/portal/articles/24645-enable-explicit-filter.

Disadvantage
Cannot create your own playlist

Need playlist ideas for youth? I recommend the following radio stations:

1. Today's Hits Radio

2. Today's Country Radio

Customize your radio station by clicking "thumbs-up" or "thumbs-down" if you like or dislike a song being played.

See more info at www.pandora.com

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Implement the Move to Learn curriculum in each classroom to be used at one point throughout the day