The Ones To Grow On

Western Reserve Public Media encourages you to use “The Learning Triangle” when you watch our children’s shows with your preschoolers. After you WATCH a program, try to DO a related hands-on activity and then READ a related book.

This Issue’s Theme:
Exercise, Nutrition and Overall Wellness

With childhood obesity increasing at staggering rates, parents and caregivers must play an active role in protecting children’s health. Eating healthy foods is a key factor in maintaining their overall well-being. However, this has to be balanced with regular physical activity. It’s up to us to help children make good nutrition and regular physical activity part of their daily lives.

Watch

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11 at 1 p.m.

Dragon Tales
Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m.

Arthur
Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m.

Tightrope Walking

Materials:

Two 6-foot pieces of string or masking tape
Tape to fasten the string (if you use string)

Make a tightrope by taping a long piece of string or masking tape to the floor.
Show the children how to walk on the line by placing one foot in front of the other.
Help the children to walk on the line, but then let them try it for themselves.

Doctor’s Office Play

Materials:

Bathroom scales
Oversized white shirts
Cotton balls
Adhesive bandages
Stethoscope
Stuffed animals or dolls

Discuss what happens at a doctor’s office.
Encourage the children to examine their dolls or stuffed animals as if they were the doctor.
Encourage the children to take turns with the play materials.

Read

Books About Exercise

Barney Plays Nose to Toes
By Margie Larsen and Mary Ann Dudko

Jump, Frog, Jump
By Robert Kalan

Can You Dance, Dalia?
By Virginia Kroll

Books About Good Health

Who’s Sick Today?
By Lynne Cherry

Robby Visits the Doctor
By Martine Davison

Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition
By Lizzy Rockwell