What Is it All About?
Compile bags of equipment and activity instructions for students to borrow and take home for a weekend.
Why Do It?
Promote healthy, active living at home and help parents/caregivers experience and understand the fun and benefits of physical activity.
How Do We Do It?
Compile a few bags each containing various pieces of equipment. Consider having students suggest types of equipment to use.
With each bag of equipment, include a workbook of game instructions for parents/caregivers to learn games that can be played using the equipment.
With parents’/caregivers' permission, students sign out bags for a weekend.
Consider having community groups donate equipment and activity ideas.
Following the weekend, students can share their experiences with their teacher or class.
What Else Do We Need?
- Flying discs
- Hula hoops
- Pool noodles
- Skipping ropes
- Various balls
How Do We Get Creative?
Consider having parents/caregivers share photos of their family being active using the kit.