Halley the Hippo does not like doing the Hippo Hula. Instead, she visits her friends to see what exercises they like to do. She tries out yoga, rock climbing and basketball, before deciding that she and her friends can play a game altogether! Join Halley on her exercise adventure – maybe you’ll discover some exercises that interest you too! In this story, your child will learn that exercise makes us happy and healthy.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Hey your child, in this video, Halley the Hippo learns that exercise makes us happy and healthy. She tries out yoga, rock climbing, and basketball before deciding to play a game with her friends. Maybe you'll find some exercises that interest you too!
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to try out different exercises like yoga, rock climbing, and basketball, just like Halley did in the video. - Play a game with your child that involves physical activity to promote exercise and fun. - Discuss with your child the benefits of exercise, such as being happy and healthy, which they learned from watching the video. - Encourage your child to come up with their own exercise routine and make it a fun activity for both of you to do together.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Halley's Exercise Adventure Instructions: Take your child on an exercise adventure inspired by Halley the Hippo. Start by doing some yoga poses together, move on to some rock climbing on a play structure, and then play a game of basketball together. Finish by creating your own game, just like Halley did with her friends. You and your child will discover new exercises that interest you and have fun while getting healthy and happy!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Exercise is fun and good for our health. Let's try different types of exercise like Halley did and find what we enjoy!"