National Family Health & Fitness Day USA

Scheduled the last Saturday in September, this day promotes family activities that involve fitness for all members of the family. The Health Information Resource Center organizes Family Health And Fitness Day USA each year. The day was started in 1996. View our Physical Education subject area for lessons plans and resources.

Scheduled the last Saturday in September, this day promotes family activities that involve fitness for all members of the family. The Health Information Resource Center organizes Family Health And Fitness Day USA each year. The day was started in 1996. View our Physical Education subject area for lesson plans and resources.

Two Hours (or Less)

Lesson

Grades

Kindergarten
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Two Hours (or Less)

Students will gain an understanding on the importance of limiting screen time (watching TV, playing on the computer, video games, etc.) while learning to become more physically active.

6. Stay Home When Sick (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 2 6

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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6. Stay Home When Sick (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 2

Episode 6

Flu PSA: Stay Home When Sick, Spanish Subtitles

7. Get Flu Shot (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 3 7

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Kindergarten
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7. Get Flu Shot (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 3

Episode 7

Flu PSA, Get Flu Shot, Spanish Subtitles

5. Wash Your Hands (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 1 5

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Kindergarten
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5. Wash Your Hands (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 1

Episode 5

Flu PSA: Wash Your Hands; Spanish Subitltes

2. Stay Home Sick | Flu PSA 2 2

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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2. Stay Home Sick | Flu PSA 2

Episode 2

Flu PSA: Stay Home Sick

1. Wash Your Hands | Flu PSA 1 1

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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1. Wash Your Hands | Flu PSA 1

Episode 1

Flu PSA: Wash Your Hands

Wash Hands Song with Danielle Howle 1

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Wash Hands Song with Danielle Howle

Episode 1

The Wash Hands Song with Danielle Howle

8. Cover Your Cough (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 4 8

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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8. Cover Your Cough (SPANISH Subtitles) | Flu PSA 4

Episode 8

Flu PSA - Cover Your Cough, Spanish Subtitles

4. Cover Your Cough | Flu PSA 4 4

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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4. Cover Your Cough | Flu PSA 4

Episode 4

Flu PSA: Cover Your Cough

3. Get Flu Shot | Flu PSA 3 3

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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3. Get Flu Shot | Flu PSA 3

Episode 3

Flu PSA: Get Flu Shot

Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah Go Lean with Protein | Healthy Hannah

Video

Grades

6
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Go Lean with Protein | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains why it is important to choose lean proteins in maintaining a healthy diet.

Where Does Your Food Grow? | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Where Does Your Food Grow? | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains that peaches and other fruits and vegetables grow on farms.

A Trip to the Dentist | Healthy Hannah

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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A Trip to the Dentist | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains why teeth are also an important part of your health.

Once Around the Clock | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Once Around the Clock | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows how one hour of being active can be something as simple and fun as dancing.

Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah Portion Sizes | Healthy Hannah

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Pre K
Kindergarten
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Portion Sizes | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows the proper portion sizes for different foods.

Vary Your Veggies | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Vary Your Veggies | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows how a more colorful salad is a more nutritious one.

Play Hard, Snack Healthy | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Play Hard, Snack Healthy | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains how diet and exercise can work together.

Aerobic Exercise | Healthy Hannah

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Kindergarten
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Aerobic Exercise | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains and demonstrates aerobic exercise.

Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah Beans are Protein | Healthy Hannah

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Kindergarten
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Beans are Protein | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows the value of beans as protein.

Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah Limit Your Salt | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Limit Your Salt | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains why limiting salt is part of a healthy diet.

Walking the Dog | Healthy Hannah

Video

Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Walking the Dog | Healthy Hannah

A music video where Healthy Hannah shows walking the dog is a fun, convenient form of exercise.

Two Hours or Less | Healthy Hannah

Video

Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Two Hours or Less | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah explains what "screen time" is and how too much of it isn't good for your mind or body.

Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Go Play Outside! | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows there is a world of exercise to be found outside.

Fun with Fruits | Healthy Hannah

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Grades

Pre K
Kindergarten
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Fun with Fruits | Healthy Hannah

Healthy Hannah shows how a diet that includes fruit can be fun and delicious.