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daycarediva 09:04 AM 11-12-2013
Anyone use anything that they would recommend?
With winter weather coming up fast, I wanted to add something physical to our day aside from music/dance time since we will be losing some of our outdoor play due to weather.
The kids are BIG into exercise as they hear my dh and I talking about it, one of my dcms does triathalons and marathons, another is a zumba instructor as a second job and one of my dcds is a personal trainer so I KNOW the parents would love that extra positive reinforcement about healthy physical activity.
Right now we do jumping jacks for the # of the day (12 jumping jacks today!), not sure if I could include 12 sit ups, 12 burpees, 12 pushups? or if they would like a video. Maybe even kids yoga and we could get our mats out and do it together?
With winter weather coming up fast, I wanted to add something physical to our day aside from music/dance time since we will be losing some of our outdoor play due to weather.
The kids are BIG into exercise as they hear my dh and I talking about it, one of my dcms does triathalons and marathons, another is a zumba instructor as a second job and one of my dcds is a personal trainer so I KNOW the parents would love that extra positive reinforcement about healthy physical activity.
Right now we do jumping jacks for the # of the day (12 jumping jacks today!), not sure if I could include 12 sit ups, 12 burpees, 12 pushups? or if they would like a video. Maybe even kids yoga and we could get our mats out and do it together?
kendallina 09:39 AM 11-12-2013
On our dvr there are some exercise shows, one had kids but I cannot remember what it was called. We also have yoga cards (http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Pretzels-...rds=yoga+cards). And the kids love those! I have recorded them doing exercises before and used that as our exercise video. 
ETA: My dd loves doing the zumba videos with me.
ETA: My dd loves doing the zumba videos with me.
spinnymarie 12:32 PM 11-12-2013
I've been thinking of something similar I'll keep you posted if I find anything good! Right now we are doing a 'Count to 100' you tube video which is fun, but we need more more more!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4rhzjD5ohw
I'll keep you posted if I find anything good! Right now we are doing a 'Count to 100' you tube video which is fun, but we need more more more!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4rhzjD5ohw
daycarediva 06:42 PM 11-13-2013
I am trying Yoga Motion on amazon tomorrow (instant video 1.99 to rent). The other dance dvds have mixed reviews. I'll let you know how it goes.
MarinaVanessa 08:33 PM 11-13-2013
We use a yoga video that the kids love. They ask for it. Even though it's exercise I love using it indoors because it involves slow movements and breathing so it's calming. It's the Junior Yoga by Annette Lefterow.
http://www.amazon.com/Junior-Yoga-An.../dp/B00119Y3Q6
http://www.amazon.com/Junior-Yoga-An.../dp/B00119Y3Q6
Unregistered 01:53 PM 08-24-2016
We use fruit and veggie beanbags that kids live to throw in a Cornhole game. Perfect for rainy day indoor exercise. You can find them for 19.99 each set on eBay (seller: 2bearz) and these are considerably less expensive than other sites.These are a HUGE hit with the kids.
Unregistered 01:55 PM 08-24-2016
Actually just checked and the fruit and veggie bean bags are on sale for $14.99!!! That's like $10 off right now.wow!!
Missjaime 05:09 PM 08-24-2016
GoNoodle. So much fun and its free. There are kids yoga videos and lots of other fun activities. It's kind of geared for elementary schools, but I have been able to find lots and lots of fun stuff for my preschoolers.
NeedaVaca 05:47 PM 08-24-2016
Cosmic Kids Yoga- Free and on You Tube
MunchkinWrangler 07:58 PM 08-24-2016
Originally Posted by NeedaVaca:
Cosmic Kids Yoga- Free and on You Tube
I second this! YouTube is a great source for kids yoga and dance videos. I have used these and others many times on cold winter days or rainy days. The kids love it! It even gets the toddlers involved!Cosmic Kids Yoga- Free and on You Tube
MissAnn 04:15 AM 08-25-2016
Yes! Cosmic Kids Yoga!
TXhomedaycare 12:24 PM 08-25-2016
Originally Posted by Missjaime:
GoNoodle. So much fun and its free. There are kids yoga videos and lots of other fun activities. It's kind of geared for elementary schools, but I have been able to find lots and lots of fun stuff for my preschoolers.
GoNoodle. So much fun and its free. There are kids yoga videos and lots of other fun activities. It's kind of geared for elementary schools, but I have been able to find lots and lots of fun stuff for my preschoolers.
I use go noodle too and the kids love it. I also put on Just Dance videos from youtube and the kids love dancing to it.
Luke25 06:11 AM 08-26-2016
Patty Shukla is awesome! She has several videos on YouTube and you can also order her DVDs. My kids love her songs!