from: KidsHealth.org Sports are a great way to have fun and stay active. Kids have lots of choices about which sports to do and whether to compete in sports or just play them for fun. One kid might be happy to shoot baskets at the park, whereas another kid may prefer being on a basketballContinue reading “Taking the pressure off sports competition”
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Spreading her wings
Sacred Heart Middle School eighth grader Cate Perakslis spreads her wings while she and her classmates performed with Dallas Chief Eagle II during an assembly at Sacred Heart School’s Link Auditorium in Yankton Friday. Chief Eagle, who is a recognized master of the Lakota Hoop Dance, worked with Sacred Heart students throughout the week asContinue reading “Spreading her wings”
For Kids: How to be a good sport
from: KidsHealth.org “No fair!” “You cheated!” “It wasn’t my fault we lost!” Have you ever played on a team with somebody who hated to lose? Or maybe you have a tough time if you lose anything — even a game of tic-tac-toe. Some kids find it extra-hardContinue reading “For Kids: How to be a good sport”
Being a good sport
from: KidsHealth.org Emily was crying by the time the softball game ended. It wasn’t because her team had lost. It wasn’t because she was unhappy about her own playing. It wasn’t even because of anything the other team had said or done. Emily’s tears came after her dad yelled at her — in front ofContinue reading “Being a good sport”
Fitness for kids who don’t like sports
Cara Zara note: Hula-Hooping is a wonderful physical fitness idea for kids who don’t like sports. Kids can hoop all by themselves or with a group of friends or as a class. It’s non-competitive and of course fun! Article below from KidsHealth.org Team sports can boost kids’ self-esteem, coordination, and general fitness, and help themContinue reading “Fitness for kids who don’t like sports”
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