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.
Communicating at Doctor’s Visits
Good communication leads to good care for your child.
Connecting & Communicating
Communication and connection with families is key to building a strong, effective healthy team.
Rosita’s Favorite
Regular check-ups can be a fun and informative experience for the whole healthy team, kids included!
Visiting the Doctor: Helping Kids Grow Up Strong & Healthy
Preparation and communication help you get the best care for your child at every medical visit.
Brushy Brush: Fun Songs to Inspire Healthy Teeth Brushing Habits in Kids
This curated playlist is perfect for celebrating and inspiring the important routine of tooth brushing! Keeping children’s smiles healthy is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well.
My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Reignen
A video about the different ways a Native American child and his family stay healthy.
My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Wa.Sta.Tse
A video about the different ways a Native American child and her family stay healthy.
