Movement, Wellbeing & Recovery
šæ Movement, Wellbeing & Recovery Program (Prep ā Grade 6)
Weāre excited to share our new Movement, Wellbeing & Recovery Program, designed especially for our Prep to Grade 6 students! This program helps children build strong, healthy bodies and calm, focused minds ā supporting their learning and overall wellbeing every day.
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We recommend children and young people do at least 60 minutes each day of moderate to vigorous physical activity that makes the heart beat faster. More is better.
It doesnāt have to be a full 60 minutes at once ā several shorter sessions through the day work too.
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At least 3 days per week, children and young people should incorporate vigorous activitiesĀ and activitiesĀ that strengthen muscle and bone in the 60 minutes.
These activities donāt have to be organised or formal, and can include:
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- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Bike riding
- Scooter riding
- Swimming
- Dancing
Muscle-strengthening activity
As part of the 60 minutes of daily activity, we recommend children and young people include muscle and bone strengthening activities 3 days per week, like:
- running
- climbing
- swinging on monkey bars
- push-ups
- sit-ups
- yoga
šāāļø Learning to Rest and Recover
Movement is important ā but so is recovery.Our program includes gentle breathing exercises, mindfulness, and quiet reflection time to help children:
- Calm their bodies after active play
- Manage emotions
- Build focus and confidence
These ārecovery momentsā teach students that rest is a healthy part of being active.
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Here are some links to help with exercise ideas, workouts, stretches and routines. We highly recommend students doing these workouts over the school holiday period daily to keep your fitness levels up.
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Home exercises for students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHVR2FnTpdkĀ
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Morning Stretches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAalvdlhE6UĀ
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Balance & Stretching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QErBojJvCMIĀ
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Get Strong! (Kids workout)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnlBKjWBEZMĀ
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Full Body Workout (For kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeoUBotbM_wĀ
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š“ Building Healthy Habits for Life
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines remind us that healthy routines include:
- Plenty of daily activity
- Limited screen and sitting time
Good quality sleep
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We help children notice how their bodies feel after moving, resting, and sleeping well ā developing lifelong habits that support both learning and wellbeing.