Moving Through Transitions
Jazz up daily transitions by adding movement.
Try these activities during transitions throughout the day.
Lining Up
- Before calling kids to line up, ask them to listen to your directions. Invite each child to move like a different animal as they make their way to the line.
- When lining up for a calm activity like story time or music, choose slower animals, like turtles. For more upbeat activities like outdoor play, choose faster, more energetic animals such as cheetahs and kangaroos.
Before Snack
- Reach for apples: Bend your knees to jump high in the air and reach for apples in the tree. Pick as many as you can, as fast as you can!
- Go strawberry picking: Bend your knees and squat down low to pick some strawberries from the patch. Then reach up high and throw them into the basket.
Clean-Up Time
- When it’s time to clean up, say, “Vroom! Vroom! It’s time to turn on your vacuum cleaners!” Tell kids that their arms are hoses that suck up toys and supplies, and their legs are wheels that move around to put things back in their places.
Let's Play Outside
Learning happens everywhere! Explore "outdoor science" ideas that encourage children to engage with the world around them.
Many Ways to Be Healthy
Wellness looks different for every family. Read this article and consider what healthy means to you.
Sun’s Up, Sun’s Down: Healthy Families & Healthy Days
A storybook about all the healthy habits that make up our daily routines!
Sleepy Stars
Use this printable to try out some new wind-down strategies for bedtime.
Healthy Family Cheer
Three cheers for healthy habits! Celebrate your family’s efforts... big and small.
Ready for Rest
Watch children around the world wind-down before nap or bedtime.
Rethinking Rest
Rest is about more than what happens when we close our eyes at night. Read and learn about the many kinds of rest.
