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In order for kids to stay active and healthy they need to regularly
replace the energy they burn.
The following nutrition tips and ideas can help you get kids involved
in choosing their own balanced meals. Copy this sheet and send it
home to parents to give them new ideas on how to refuel their kids
energy.
GET GOING WITH BREAKFAST. Simple foods like fruit,
low-fat milk and yogurt, whole-grain toast with peanut
butter and oatmeal will help give them the energy
they need to be top performers at school and play.
EAT WHOLE-GRAINS EVERY DAY. Choose from
whole-grain foods such as oatmeal, whole-wheat
bread, brown rice and low-fat popcorn more often.
HELP BUILD BETTER BONES. Calcium-rich foods
such as non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese help build
stronger bones. Serve these and other milk products
several times a day.
ADD GREEN AND ORANGE. Eat a variety of dark
green and orange veggies such as spinach, broccoli,
baby carrots, and sweet potatoes for Vitamin A.
TRY GOING LEAN WITH PROTEIN. Eat lean or
low-fat meat, chicken, turkey and fish. Also, add
more cooked, dried beans and peas to your meals.
Some simple ways to do this are: adding kidney
beans to soup, or adding chick peas, nuts or seeds
to your salads.
GET FOCUSED ON FRUIT. Eat fruit during meals
and at snack time. Fresh, frozen, canned or dried...
it doesnt matter what kind you choose.
REMEMBER: WATER FIRST FOR THIRST. Water is
the best choice for quenching thirst because its
satisfying and has no calories or sugar.
Preparation
Equipment: One playground ball for
each pair of students.
Set-Up: Choose a location to play;
it should have a large empty wall
and plenty of floor space.
Preparation
Equipment: one tennis ball per pair
of students.
Set-Up: Choose a location to play; it should
have plenty of floor space and room for
pairs of students to spread out.
Contribution
Colombia is famous for its coffee exports. First harvested or
produced there in the early 1800s, most Colombian coffee is
now exported to the rest of the world. This export helps feed
Americans large appetite for coffee. Have students list other
natural resources found in Colombia.
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When students reach their knees and elbows, have them roll
the ball.
Eliminate the chin position and have students only go as far
as their knees.
Utilize another type of ball (e.g., soft/foam ball) to make it
easier for students to throw/catch.
Compassion
Charitable giving is common in New Zealand. In 2007, over a
million New Zealanders volunteered their time for charitable
causes and over 300 million dollars was donated to charity.
Help your students learn about volunteerism and charitable
giving by organizing a food drive or other effort in your
community.
Collaboration
Scientists in New Zealand and Italy are working together on
Antarctic research in order to study climate change and its
possible effects on the environment. Have your students
research some of the ways climate change might affect the
different types of species in New Zealand.
Contribution
In 1953, New Zealand explorer Sir Edmund Hillary became the
first person to climb to the top of Mount Everest. Invite your
students to describe or draw a picture of some great things
they would like to accomplish during their lifetime.
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Collaboration
Colombia works with other countries on Amazon rainforest
conservation. The Amazon Conservation Team works with
Colombias indigenous people and with Brazil, Suriname,
the United States, and several European nations to preserve
rainforest resources. Have students visit the Internet to find
more information on the Amazon rainforest conservation efforts.
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Compassion
The extended family is very important to Colombian culture and
Colombians feel a great responsibility for their families well
being. In fact, it is common for children to live close to their
parents even when they are older. Poll your students to find out
how many members of their extended families live nearby and
how many live in other parts of the country or world.
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Country Colombia
Continent South America
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OBA
KUNG FU SAYS
Country China
Continent Asia
Preparation
Equipment: None.
Set-Up: Choose a location to play;
it should have plenty of space.
Compassion
The Chinese have a strong sense of responsibility towards their
elders. Talk about some of the ways your students can be helpful to the elders in their neighborhood.
Collaboration
China and the United States are working together to reduce
pollution that may be contributing to climate change. In 2007
China began a program to reduce energy use and pollution.
What steps do your students take to reduce pollution and
energy use?
Contribution
Fireworks were invented by the Chinese in the 12th century.
Today, in the United States, fireworks are a common part of
Independence Day celebrationsa practice since 1777! Have
students write a poem capturing the excitement one feels when
seeing fireworks for the first time.
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Collaboration
Russia and the United States have worked together on
environmental issues for over 30 years. Today, they are working to
protect the polar bear, whose habitat is shrinking as the polar ice
cap melts. Scientists have developed plans to protect the bears
habitat and limit hunting. Have your students locate the Arctic
region on a map or globe.
Contribution
Many of the worlds most famous classical composers were
Russian, including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky was
born in Russia in 1745. Tchaikovsky is well-known for ballets
including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as music
such as the 1812 Overture. Share some of Tchaikovskys music
with your students!
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Russia is the largest country in the world. It covers
6.6 million square miles, eleven time zones and two
continentsEurope and Asia.
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Compassion
In Russia, Jewish people celebrate the Purim holiday in February
or March. An important part of Purim is giving to charity or friends
and family who are in need. Traditionally, either money or food is
given. Encourage your students to give their time or donations to
help local charities.
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Country Russia
Continent Europe and Asia
PILOLO
Country Ghana
Continent Africa
Preparation
Equipment: Small objects to hide
(e.g. coins, colored stones, etc.)
(two per child); Stopwatch; Two
small boxes (optional for team
competition version)
Set-Up: This game works best outside, but could be played in a gym or
even a classroom with modification (e.g., walking instead of running).
Designate start and finish lines.
Compassion
Many nations in Africa fell under European colonial rule during the
1800s. Ghana was the first nation in sub-Saharan Africa to win
independence from a colonial power. Today, it is ranked as one
of the most successful African nations in terms of economics,
government stability, and services provided to its people. Ask
students to list as many African countries as they can and then
use a map to find them all.
Collaboration
One of the largest collaborative international organizations in
the world is the United Nations (UN), which is made up of 192
member countries. Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan served as
the leader of the UN, a position called the Secretary General,
for ten years. Have students research some of Kofi Annans
accomplishments.
Contribution
Kente is a colorful cloth woven from strips that originated among
the Asante and Ewe peoples of Ghana. Traditionally the cloth was
worn by both men and women for festive occasions. Today it is
used all over the world in items such as bags, ties, and hats. Ask
students to identify other cloths contributed by other cultures.
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Country Thailand
Continent Asia
Preparation
Equipment: A beachball or balloon (the buka)
for each group of students and a tape or a
length of rope to create a line on the ground.
A small playing area is needed for each group
of students.
Set-Up: Form teams of small groups of students.
Compassion
Buddhism is practiced by over 90% of Thailands people.
Buddhists believe that compassion brings happiness.
Encourage your students to share examples of compassion they
have experienced or heard about.
Collaboration
The World Wildlife Fund collaborates with Thai conservationists
to protect Asian elephants. They are working to educate people
about the sale of ivory and to provide veterinary clinics for
injured and sick elephants. Have students draw pictures of other
protected animals from around the world.
Contribution
Thailand is famous for its tasty cuisine. Thai food typically
includes ingredients such as fish sauce, chili peppers, fragrant
rice, and coconut milk. Why not sample some Thai food as a
class or family project?
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BUKA BALL
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BOOMERANG GOLF
Country Australia
Continent Australia
Preparation
Equipment: A foam boomerang or flying
disc for each student.
Set-Up: Prepare a course of 6-8 holes
using cones or chalked lines to mark
each tee and cones or flags to mark
each hole. You can create more or
fewer holes depending on the level of
your students.
Collaboration
Australia is collaborating with the United States NASA
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on the
Jason-2 Satellite program. The satellite will allow Australian
scientists to learn more about the climate and ocean
forecasting. Visit NASAs Web site to explore satellite images
of the Earth.
Contribution
Australians have invented many of the things we use in our
daily lives. In addition to the boomerang, invented by Australian
Aborigines thousands of years ago, Australians have given us
the black-box flight recorder, electric drill, latex gloves, box kite,
and much more! Have students draw a picture of an invention
of their own.
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Preparation
Equipment: one basketball and two movable
basketball nets (or improvised equivalents,
such as a raised basket or crate)
Set-Up: Choose a location to play; a basketball
court or small rectangular field is ideal.
Position two basketball nets, each
two-thirds of the way between center and
end lines on opposite ends of the playing
area. Select and arrange two teams of
eight players, four from each team on each side of the playing area. Be sure to
include boys and girls on each team.
Collaboration
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations main
judicial organization, is located in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The court settles disputes among the members of the United
Nations. Students can learn more about the U.N.s efforts at by
visiting the Web site.
Contribution
The Netherlands is famous for its many windmills. Hundreds of
windmills dot the landscape, originally built for purposes such
as grinding grain and moving water. Ask students to describe
how modern windmills are similar to and different from the
Netherlands windmills.
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Compassion
The Dutch culture prides itself on tolerance of other people and
cultures. There is great cultural diversity in the Netherlands. Have
students examine a map of Europe and explain why this may be.
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KORFBALL
Country The Netherlands
Continent Europe
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Compassion
Australia provides aid to refugees from other countries. The
Australian government helps thousands of people in
relocating to Australia or a new country each year! Since
World War II, over 700,000 people in need (after a war or
natural disaster, for example) have resettled in Australia! Ask
students to think about reasons why people might need help
in moving to a new country (famine, war, a tsunami, etc.).
KIDS DECATHLON
Preparation
Equipment: specific equipment needed is
described with each event below. A
stopwatch and measuring tape are
needed for several events.
Set-up: A large space, such as a football
field, is required to conduct all the
games at once. Set up each event as a
station on the field. You will need some way to mark the fields for each event
(cones, tape, or chalk, depending on whether you are inside or outside), and
a way to record times and distances (clipboard, paper):
To set up racing events: Mark off an area about 50 to 100 feet long (the
width or length of a basketball court), depending on the event. Mark a
starting line and a finish line.
To set up throwing events: Mark off an area at least 50 feet long by 10
feet wide. At one end of the marked-off area, mark a circle about 5 feet
in diameter as the throwing zone. Make sure the throwing zone is
positioned so that kids are throwing away from other events, rather than
towards them.
Introduce events one or two at a time, prior to the day of the Decathlon,
and give students a chance to practice them non-competitively. Video of
Decathlon events can be found on the Internet.
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Country Greece
Continent Europe
Country USA
Continent North America
Preparation
Equipment: A basketball court, with
baskets lowered to a height ap
propriate for your students if
possible, and a basketball for each
group of two teams.
Set-Up: Teach the rules and allow
practice of the skills involved such
as dribbling or passing.
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Compassion
In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The
organization has provided humanitarian aid, natural disaster
relief, and more, for over 125 years! Contact your local Red
Cross for literature about Red Cross programs, including blood
drives, that students can share with their parents.
Collaboration
The International Space Station is maintained in space through
the collaboration of the United States and 15 other nations,
including Germany, Canada, France, Japan, Italy, and
Russia. Visit NASAs Web site to see a calendar of planned
space events!
Contribution
Basketball was invented in 1891 by physical education
instructor James Naismith, as a way to keep his students
busy during cold Massachusetts winters. Womens basketball
followed quickly in 1892. Have students identify other sports
that originated in the United States.
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Contribution
Of the many contributions Mexico has made to the world, one
of the tastiest is their cuisine, or food. Ingredients such as corn,
beans, and chili peppers are popular throughout most of the
country. Dishes including those ingredients, such as tacos,
tamales, and burritos, are popular throughout the world, especially
in the United States, where Mexican food ranks among the three
most popular foreign cuisines. Share some samples of common
Mexican ingredients for your students to taste.
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How to Play
Form two teams with six children per team and assign each
team a goal in which to score. Play the game in two
15-minute halves.
As a warm-up and to determine which team gets the ball
first, have each team attempt to keep the ball from touching
the ground as long as possible without using their hands. The
team that keeps the ball in the air the longest gets the ball
first. Play begins in the middle of the field.
Teams pass the ball without using their hands, and attempt
to get the ball into the goal on their side of the field.
Points are awarded to the opposing team for disallowed
body contact, touching the ball with hands, or if a team lets
the ball touch the ground. If any of these happen, the other
team gets one point and possession of the ball.
If a team successfully gets the ball into the goal, they win.
If neither team gets the ball into the goal by the end of the
second half, the team with the most points wins.
Collaboration
In 1994, Mexico entered into an agreement known as NAFTA, or
the North American Free Trade Agreement, with the United States
and Canada. This agreement was designed to allow Mexico,
Canada, and the U.S. to trade goods across each others borders
without heavy taxes. NAFTA marked an historic level of economic
cooperation for Mexico and the other countries in North America.
Create a list of materials or products which may have come from
Mexico.
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Preparation
Equipment: Volleyball; 2 medium height
garbage cans for goals
Set-Up: Mark off a field half the size of
a basketball court; place a goal on
each end of the field.
Compassion
Ecotourism, tourism to areas with a goal of learning about the
natural resources thereand preserving themis a quickly
growing type of travel. The term ecotourism was originally
coined in Mexico, where ecotourism is very popular. Have
students research an ecotourism destination and create a
brochure that highlights the benefits of this type of travel.
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TLACHTLI
Country Mexico
Continent North America
Preparation
Equipment: A foam boomerang or flying disc
for each student.
Set-Up: Prepare a course of two to four
holes using cones or chalked lines to
mark each tee and a large mat or circle
to mark each hole. You can create more
or fewer holes
K2 KUNG FU SAYS
Country China
Continent Asia
Preparation
Equipment: None.
Set-Up: Choose a location to play;
it should have plenty of space.
Giving
Australians invented many of the things we use every day!
The boomerang was invented by native Australians, called
Aborigines, thousands of years ago. In modern times,
Australians invented the electric drill, latex gloves that
doctors use, and the box kite! Have students draw a picture
of an invention of their own.
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Teamwork
Australia and NASA worked together on the Jason-2 Satellite
program. The satellite orbits Earth and helps scientists learn
about weather and the ocean! Help students use the Internet
to visit NASAs Web site and explore satellite images of the
Earth.
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Country Australia
Continent Australia
Caring
Australia provides helps many people from other countries.
Their government helps thousands of people move to Australia
or a new country each year! Many people who lost their homes
after a war, flood, or earthquake, have found a new home in
Australia! Ask students to think about reasons why people
might need help in moving to a new country (famine, war, a
tsunami, etc.).
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K2 BOOMERANG GOLF
Country Greece
Continent Europe
Preparation
Equipment: specific equipment needed is
described with each event below. A
stopwatch and measuring tape are needed
for several events.
Set-up: A large space, such as a football field,
is required to conduct all the games at once.
Set up each event as a station on the field.
You will need some way to mark the fields for each event (cones, tape, or chalk,
depending on whether you are inside or outside), and a way to record times and
distances (clipboard, paper):
To set up racing events: Mark off an area about 50 to 100 feet long (the
width or length of a basketball court), depending on the event. Mark a
starting line and a finish line.
To set up throwing events: Mark off an area at least 50 feet long by 10 feet
wide. At one end of the marked-off area, mark a circle about 5 feet in
diameter as the throwing zone. Make sure the throwing zone is positioned
so that kids are throwing away from other events, rather than towards them.
Introduce events one or two at a time, prior to the day of the Decathlon,
and give students a chance to practice them non-competitively. Video of
Decathlon events can be found on the Internet.
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K2 KIDS DECATHLON
Country Mexico
Continent North America
Preparation
Equipment: Beach ball; two large card
board boxes for goals
Set-Up: Mark off a field approximately
6 feet by 6 feet, and place a goal on
each end of the field.
Teamwork
In 1994, Mexico, the United States, and Canada agreed to trade
goods without paying extra money. This agreement is called NAFTA,
or the North American Free Trade Agreement. It has helped to give
people jobs. Create a list of materials or products which might
come from Mexico.
Giving
Mexico has shared delicious food with the rest of the world. Corn,
beans, and chili peppers are found in dishes such as tacos,
tamales, and burritos. These foods are popular throughout the
world, especially in the United States, where Mexican food is very
popular. Share some samples of common Mexican ingredients for
your students to taste.
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How to Play
Form two teams with six children per team and assign each
team a goal in which to score. Play the game in two
15-minute halves.
As a warm-up and to determine which team gets the ball
first, have each team attempt to keep the ball from touching
the ground as long as possible without using their hands.
The team that keeps the ball in the air the longest gets the
ball first. Play begins in the middle of the field.
Teams pass the ball without using their hands, and attempt
to get the ball into the goal on their side of the field.
Points are awarded to the opposing team for disallowed
body contact, touching the ball with hands, or if a team lets
the ball touch the ground. If any of these happen, the other
team gets one point and possession of the ball.
If a team successfully gets the ball into the goal, they win.
If neither team gets the ball into the goal by the end of the
second half, the team with the most points wins.
Caring
Ecotourism is a type of travel where people visit beautiful, natural
places and try to learn about the places while also helping
keep them natural and beautiful. Mexico, one of the places
where ecotourism started, has many popular sites like this. Have
students research an ecotourism destination and create a poster
showing why it would be popular.
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K-2 TLACHTLI
Hi, Im Julie FoudyLike all parents, I do my best to pass on the lessons Ive learned to my child. While its true that the importance of teamwork and
motivation are priorities in my home, Ive learned something even more valuable that I keep coming back to time and again. Id like to
share that with you in hopes that it can make as much of a difference for your family as it has for mine.
Looking back on being a part of two World Cup champion and Olympic Gold Medal teams, Im always struck by the fact that the key
to those victories was ultimately balance. And Im not talking just about the balance of skills and abilities of our team. Ultimately,
we won those championships because of the balance - of mind, body and spirit - that each member brought to the team. Without a
strong mental game, our physical conditioning couldnt have come in to play. Our individual abilities just wouldnt have been enough
without the strong passion and sense of spirit we all brought to the game. Just as they make for championship teams, compassion,
collaboration, and a spirit of contribution make for happy and healthy kids.
The Passport to Play program your kids are participating in at school is designed to
do just that. But we need your help because, ultimately, the lessons it teaches have
to be reinforced at home to be successful.
So, what can you do? For one, try to emphasize the importance of a balanced diet
high in fruits and vegetables. You can also encourage your children to turn off the
TV or computer and turn on to playing sports or pursuing other activities with the
emphasis on being ACTIVE. Ask them about the Passport to Play program. Have them
show you how to play some of the games. In the end, Im betting youll have just as
much fun as they do!
Great kids, dedicated teachers and a well thought out curriculum form the
foundation of a winning team. We only need one more piece of the puzzle to bring
home the championship.
Wont you join us?
Sincerely,
Julie Foudy