How Do I Get My Kid Physically Active? An Interview with Physical Education Teacher John DeMatteo
Having trouble getting your kid away from the video games or from in front of the TV? Here are some tips from Physical Education Superstar Teacher John DeMatteo on how to get your kid playing, participating and getting physically active.
March 3rd, 2009
Yes! It is mandatory in my 5th grade classroom that all kids become comfortable reading aloud, whether it’s to the entire class or to a friend in a quiet moment. Why? Here are a few reasons:
1. In most Middle School, High School and Universities classes students are asked to read passages aloud as a means [...]
Jason, Ithaca, New York
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Are there any physical activities, sports or exercise that a nanny or grandma, if the parents are working, can do with a young child everyday?
For a child who’s afraid of water, are there any tips on how to help him/her how to swim?
This is a great question. You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to encourage your child to be physically active. Simple walks around the neighborhood, throwing a ball or frisbee back and forth, stretching and/or doing some Yoga together – these are all ways in which you can encourage your child to become more physically active without running a 4 minute mile.
In terms of swimming, I have read a bunch of different articles about this topic. The most important issue to get kids over their fear of the water is to start by helping them get used to have their face wet. This can start in the bathtub, or by playing around the shallow end of a pool or on the shore of a beach. As they become more used to “playing” in the water and accustomed to holding their breath a little here and there, they fear that they felt before should subside little by little.
Hope this helps.
Otis