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West Virginia Board of education 2011- L. Wade Linger Jr., President Gayle C. Manchin, Vice President Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary Michael I. Green, Member Priscilla M. Haden, Member Lloyd G. Jackson II, Member Lowell E. Johnson, Member Jenny N. Phillips, Member William M. White, Member Paul Hill, Ex Officio Interim Chancellor West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission James L. Skidmore, Ex Officio Chancellor West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education Jorea M. Marple, Ex Officio State Superintendent of Schools West Virginia Department of Education

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Foreward

Habits learned in childhood often last a lifetime. By establishing healthy habits early, children increase their chances for healthy productive lives. Let’s Play, developed by the Wet Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition, addresses two important areas of healthful living - physical activity and nutrition. Experts cite poor eating habits and the lack of physical activity as the causes for what has been characterized as the most critical public health issue facing the nation. Obesity, including childhood obesity, has reached epidemic proportions. This trend has led health officials to conclude that today’s children are at greater risk for poor health than past generations. Families, schools and communities have a shared role in reversing this trend by providing opportunities for children to practice healthful eating and physical activity and by modeling healthy lifestyles. Let’s Play will help educators, parents and others undertake these responsibilities by following these key recommendations for promoting healthful behaviors:

1. Meet children’s interests and needs;
2. Build skills and knowledge;
3. Encourage active participation; and
4. Ensure activities are creative, safe and fun. Let’s Play is a revision of the resource published in 2002. It complements the Let’s Party resource published in 2010. Each publication reflects West Virginia Board of Education policies and high standards for nutrition integrity in public schools. Jorea M. Marple, Ed.D. State Superintendent of Schools

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Table of Contents

Foreward ................................................................................................................................... iii Acknowledgments..................................................................................................................... iv INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1 Why An Activity and Nutrition Book? Nutrition and Activity – What’s the Connection? Nutrition Standards Playing It Safe Equipment Needs and Wants Ways To Adapt Activities or Substitute Equipment Glossary of Terms PLAY THEMES WITH FUEL FOR FUN SNACK IDEAS .......................................................... 11 Animal Farm - Animals A Cornucopia of Good Times - Autumn Hit the Beach! - Beach The “Purr”-fect Party - Cats The Greatest Side Shows on Earth! - Circus Westward, Ho! - Cowboys Move Your Feet and Lose Your Seat! - Dance A Wide World of Fun and Games - Olympics President’s Physical Fitness Test Prep - Presidents’ Day Spring Fling - Spring Soar Into Summer - Summer “Snow” Much Fun! - Winter APPENDICES ......................................................................................................................... 99 The Kid’s Activity Pyramid Surgeon General’s Recommendation Dietary Guidelines Healthy Eating for Kids Resources INDEXES ............................................................................................................................... 107 Themes Recipes Abbreviations c. = Cup T. = Tablespoon t. = teaspoon

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WHY AN ACTIVITY AND

NUTRITION BOOK?

The development of Let’s Play was prompted by the increased emphasis on the need for physical activity in kids and adults. Increasing physical activity in our daily lives is more easily accomplished through the development of habits, such as walking, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or even doing yard work. However, children would rather be active through games or doing something fun. Games that require movement and activities that are fun and creative entice kids and adolescents to become physically involved without focusing on exercising. Let’s Play was created as a companion to Let’s Party , a booklet of recipes, party ideas, and nutrition tips centered around twelve party themes. Let’s Party was developed as a resource for parents and educators when planning parties at home and school or for preparing nutritious snacks or nutrition education experiences. Let’s Play contains a variety of games, activities, recipes, and tips also centered around twelve themes. It may serve as a resource, not only for planning play days and parties at home or school, but also for preparing nutritious snacks. Those working with church or after- school programs, Scouts, and other kids’ groups will find lots of innovative ideas. Some of the games are newer versions of old ones. Others are unique activities created to challenge players with fitness or problem solving skills. The activities were especially designed for elementary school-aged children. Some of the activities may not be developmentally appropriate for younger-aged children. All activities that involve children in motion have the potential for accidents; therefore, caution should be taken at all times. It is the sole responsibility of the users of these games and activities to provide a safe environment for moving. The authors and publishers of this book recommend qualified supervision of children, practice of safety procedures and skills, modification of the play area, and continual reminders of safety precautions. The simple recipes and snack suggestions are included in order to encourage healthy eating. Most of the snack ideas are easily prepared and served during activities. Encourage children to participate in the preparation of the foods. Involving them in the planning and preparation creates a variety of opportunities for learning, including a positive incentive to try new foods. It is hoped that Let’s Play will help make physical activity and healthful eating fun and exciting for children and those who help shape their attitudes toward food and fitness.

WEST VIRGINIA

SCHOOL NUTRITION

STANDARDS

Schools are responsible for providing opportunities to learn healthy lifestyles, including good nutrition. Students learn these “lessons” not only from teachers and textbooks, but also from their experiences at school. These include experiences with foods sold as snacks, served for school lunch and breakfast, offered as treats, and served at parties. Schools that offer nutritious foods encourage students to make healthy choices. To help identify these foods, nutrition standards have been established for all foods sold and served during the school day*. The recipes in this booklet meet these standards. To decide whether other foods or recipes may be served at school, ask these questions:

1. Is it candy, soft drinks, chewing gum or flavored ice bars (Popsicles)?
2. Does it contain more than 35% of calories per product excluding fruits?
3. Does it contain more than 8 grams of fat per ounce?**
4. Is it a fruit drink with less than 20% real juice? If the answer is YES to any of these questions, the food should not be served during the school day. (Hint: The food label will help you answer these questions).

• West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 4321.1, Standards for School Nutrition. ** Foods that are approved school lunch items are not required to meet this standard. Check with the cafeteria manager or food service director to be sure.

PLAYING IT SAFE

Keeping children safe is a top priority when playing games or participating in activities that involve movement. To supervise the activities in this book does not require specialized training, however, it is recommended that leaders should not agree to supervise activities that require qualified instructors. Consider the following points when leading children in physical activities.

1. Supervise players at all times. Do not become distracted.
2. Practice and review safety procedures for each activity every time it is performed. Remind players to take turns, observe their space, not to touch other players, follow the rules, and immediately stop moving when the leader indicates stop.
3. Choose activities and equipment that are suitable for the age of the players. Children are not little adults, so modify the play area and equipment for younger players. Examples include: - Use larger, non-sting balls, sock or yarn balls. Try balloons or beach balls. - Change the size of the boundaries. Younger age players need a smaller play area; older players may use a larger area. - Provide visual cues for boundaries or obstacles (safety cones, flat, non-skid spot markers, directional arrows, tape, chalk, or even flour. Make safety signs that resemble traffic signs).
4. Check the play area for obstacles or potentially dangerous conditions.
5. Make regular safety inspections of equipment.
6. Place equipment around the outside of the play area where it can easily be utilized and returned. (Note: Do not put out a box of equipment and expect players to choose. This encourages disagreements and inappropriate behavior).

WAYS TO ADAPT ACTIVITIES

OR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT

Change the Game

Games and activities may be played in many different ways. The most important things are to get everyone to participate, and to communicate how to play. Let’s Play contains suggested procedures, but many of the activities can be easily adapted by changing one or more of the following:

• Number of players
• Boundaries
• Rules
• Equipment Be creative! Invent new ways to play or let players design new games. Stress safety and respect for all players.

Change the Equipment

Each game or activity begins with a list of suggested materials. Many of the materials could easily be changed depending on the availability of the equipment and age of the players. Try some of the following ideas or create your own alternatives.

• Instead of balls use balloons.
• Instead of commercial spot markers use Frisbees, tape, chalk, or even flour.
• Instead of foam balls use rolled up socks or yarn balls.
• Instead of buckets use boxes, baskets, coffee cans, or plastic bowls.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The following terms are used in this book. Bear Walk – an animal move done by bending forward and touching the ground with both hands. Players travel forward by slowly moving the hand and foot on the same side of the body simultaneously. Chicken Walk – players squat down with hands tucked under their arms to form wings which they flap as they move forward or backward. Crab Walk – players squat and reach back, putting both hands on the floor without sitting down. Elephant Walk – players bend forward and clasp hands together in front of the body to form a trunk, swinging clasped hands left and right as they move forward. Galloping – this is a one-count movement done by stepping forward with the lead foot, and the trailing foot following quickly. Golf tubes – plastic inserts used to separate golf clubs in a golf bag. These may used as tunnels or paths for an obstacle course or connected as towers. Gorilla Walk – players let arms hand loosely at their side, bend their knees, and lean slightly forward, while moving. Group size – a small group is 2-6 players, a medium group is 6-10 players, and a large group is 10 or more players. Hopping – a movement executed by propelling the body up and down on the same foot. Jumping – a movement executed by propelling the body up and down on both feet. Kangaroo Walk – players carry arms close to their chest with the palms of their hands facing downward. Leader – the individual guiding the activity. Usually this would be the adult supervising the activity, but it could also be one of the players. Leaping – a movement executed by a long step designed to cover distance or to move over an obstacle.

Play Themes

WITH FUEL FOR FUN SNACK IDEAS