Welcome to another week of summer!
This week we will be introducing a summer writing/craft project to get your kids thinking about different feelings and topics! Here is a link to a resource to introduce journaling to your child: JOURNALING
Here are a few other resources to check out to learn more about journaling:
- Electronic Journaling: Using the Web-Based, Group Journal for Service-Learning Reflection
- The Therapeutic Use of Journaling With Adolescents
- DiaryZapp App
Each day this week, I will post a new topic to write, talk, or draw about! Encourage your kids to think about the prompts and find a creative way to express their thoughts!
Monday June 29th
Exercise: Complete this set of exercises 3 times
- 10 squats
- 10 lunges
- 12 calf raises
- wall sit- 20 seconds
- 10 pushups
- 20 shoulder circles
- 10 jump squats
- 20 sit ups
Journaling topic:
- Describe your family. Who do you live with? What family do you see often? What family members do you wish you say more often? What is your favorite family activity?
Tuesday June 30th
Exercise: Complete this set of exercises 3 times
- 15 squat jumps
- 5 pushups
- 25 high knees
- 10 burpees
- 10 lunges- walking!
- 30 seconds sprint in place
- 10 wall pushups
Journaling topic: Describe your favorite day of school. What made it special? Who was there?
Wednesday July 1st
Exercise: Complete this set of exercises 3 times
- 15 jumping jacks
- 15 squats
- 15 high knees
- 15 supermans
- 30 seconds skipping in place
Journaling topic: If you could be on the set of any TV show or movie, what would you pick and why? What would your character be called?
Thursday July 2nd
Exercise: Complete this set of exercises 3 times
- 5 pushups (or wall pushups!)
- 15 mountain climbers
- 20 sit ups
- 20 air punches
- 10 squat jumps
- 30 seconds side shuffles across the room
Journaling topic: What is something you think about a lot? How do those thoughts make you feel?
Friday July 3rd
Exercise: Complete this set of exercises 3 times
- 10 standing toe touches
- 10 leg raises (laying down)
- 10 weighed arm curls (try using a water bottle or book!)
- 10 lunges
- stretch your arms for 30 seconds
Journaling topic: What is your favorite holiday? What do you like most about this day?
Saturday July 4th
Take the day off! It’s a holiday! If you would like to learn more about Independence Day, check out this link: INDEPENDENCE DAY
Sunday July 5th
Outside workout! Don’t forget water! It might be really hot out!
See you next week!
