Month: June 2018

Healthy Start held a Parent and Tot Yoga Session in Saskatoon

The Association des parents fransaskois (Fransaskois Parent Association) recently welcomed families in their resources centre (CAFÉ La Passerelle) during a parent and tot yoga session hosted by Healthy Start/Départ Santé (HSDS) in Saskatoon. As we all know, there are physical benefits to yoga.  Family yoga also encourages the emotional relationship between the child and parent.  It furthermore allows families to move with ease, comfort, competence and confidence in a fun and easy going environment.  These are some aspects of physical literacy that prove we all have the ability to develop confidence and competence to move and be active in different ways.  Physical literacy is a life long journey!

How to be active in the rain

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Here are some ways on how the whole family can be active outside on rainy days: Jump in puddles. Jump over puddles, jump around puddles. Splash each other. Make paper boats and sail them down the sidewalk drain. Catch raindrops in creative ways – on your tongue, hands, fingertips, toes or nose. Go for a hike, walk around the neighborhood or head over to your local playground. For more ideas on how to be active in the rain, please visit the Active for Life website.

Healthy Banana Split

Ingredients: 1 banana 3 tsp Greek yogurt 2 slices of strawberries 3 blueberries Directions: Cut the banana lengthwise. Place one of the halves on the plate, cut side up. Spoon yogurt onto the banana to cover. Place strawberry slices and blueberries on top of yogurt. Tip: Have the kids make their own banana split. It’s a great way to get them to practice fine motor skills and to have fun in the kitchen!   Adapted from: http://school-bites.com/healthy-valentines-day-treats-school-party/

June 2018

Check out this month’s Healthy Start Sampler to learn how to be active in the rain, to discover how to prepare a healthy banana split, and more!

BE ACTIVE

EAT WELL

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