Weekly Wellness (May 25 - May 31, 2020)

Physical and Mental Fitness

Posted: May 25, 2020

Mental Fitness:

Disconnect - Go offline for an hour (or more).

Play a card or board game with a family member.

Make your bed when you get up in the morning.

Relax by listening to some calming music. 

Record a performance for the CMS Virtual Talent Show

Draw a picture of something or somewhere that makes you happy.

FaceTime/ Skype or phone a friend, family member or go-to person.

 Spend some quality time with your pet (or favourite stuffed animal).

Go for a walk and take note of the sights and sounds around you.

Help with chores around the house (clean up, wash the dishes, put out the trash, etc.)

 

Physical Fitness:  Mr. Graham recommends the following resources to help you stay active at home a minimum of 30 minutes a day. 

 

A few Ideas for outdoor Physical Activity (while maintaining social distancing)

  • Make it up Monday: (Victoria Day). Make up a dance. Can you include 4 different body parts? High and low movements?
  • Try-it Tuesday:  Create your own obstacle course. Can you include a jumping, throwing and balance activity?
  • Wobbly Wednesday: Practice your balance. Try balancing on your knees, one foot, or your belly. How long can you balance? 
  • Target Thursday: Set up some targets (e.g. toilet paper rolls or water bottles). Practice kicking a ball or pair of socks to knock them down.
  • Family Fun Friday: Who in your family can juggle? Who has the coolest trick?
  • Softball Saturday: Play a game of softball. Use a pair of socks as a ball, your hand as a bat and items around your home for bases.
  • Sunday Special: Pick one special activity to do with your family.

A few ideas for indoor Physical Activity (click the links below)

  •   PE with Joe: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1  New workout videos posted on YouTube each day Monday-Friday for everybody in the family – 30, 15 and 5 minute videos) 
  • YGym Virtual Physical Activity:   https://www.ymcahome.ca/ygym     YGym is a free healthy community program for young people and families across Canada!  YGym is instructed by YMCA certified fitness instructors and features content based on YMCA Canada's Health & Fitness Programs and Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines.
  •  ASDN-Virtual Olympics: http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/other/asd-n-virtual-olympicsASD-North will be offering a "Virtual Olympic" games for all students and their families over 10 days from May 25-29 and June 1-5. The games will consist of three activities each day that students can compete in. There will be a video and activity card provided for each day detailing the activities that are to be completed with an explanation and a demonstration of the activities. Events can be completed as many times as desired over the week and do not have to be done on the suggested day.  A list of equipment required will be posted on the ASD-N website.  Most, if not all, of the required equipment can be found around the house or yard.  Parents and students are encouraged upload any pictures and videos to social media using the hashtag #asdnvirtualolympics
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