Let's make healthy choices fun for all ages.
Health can sometimes feel overwhelming. We want to help simplify health at home and at schools. We hope you can follow along with us and build strong and confident kids. There's so much to look forward to!
A healthier and happier generation.
MISSION
Empowering children to take control of their health by making FREE resources accessible to all parents, teachers and role models.
VISION
A healthier and happier generation!
Proud program of Drake University and The Ray Center
CHARACTER COUNTS! and KidsFit share a common mission to develop the whole child—building character, well-being, and lifelong habits for success!
CHARACTER COUNTS! is a trademark of the Josephson Institute.
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KidsFit branded items that can be used in your school to reward positive behavior daily or used in the virtual KidsFit Challenges for schools or families to build and reward healthy habits.
ALL ABILITIES!
Follow along with fun ways to learn and move in the classroom for all kids.
Rookie
Recommended for ages for 18 months - 4 years old who you want to develop a joy of movement.
Pro
Recommended for ages 5-7 years old or kids who have already developed some movement skill but need help with reading or following directions.
All-Stars
Recommended for 9 years and older. Follows directions well and has established a good sense of how to move their bodies.
Follow along to build healthy habits!
Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle
| Take care of the environment and your body with Daira's kid-friendly Reduce, Reuse and Recycle challenge and workout! Give back to your body and try push-ups, plank-arm side steps and backbends! Then, try one of Daira's ideas for giving back to the Earth.
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Health Related Components of Fitness
| Each video in this series gives a simple tool to develop tools around the health related components of fitness to maintain a healthy body composition.
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Partner Workouts
| Moving with a friend or family member can be very encouraging and beneficial.
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Park-a-Palooza Challenge
| Pick the best part of your favorite parks and make your own!
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Family Meals Budgeting Activity
| Create a 3-day meal plan for your family.
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Speed & Agility Ladder
| There's no sitting on the sidelines with Jake's sporty Saturday workout. Using just a DIY speed ladder, he'll walk through some great sports building exercises that test speed and agility.
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Let’s Build Strong Muscles!
| Use the Strength Training Pyramid to build strong muscles!
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Goal Setting
| Take the right steps to achieve your goals!
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5-Minutes for 5-Days
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Biking 101
| Biking is a really fun part of your race. But it’s also typically the longest and can be difficult if you don’t prepare the right way for it.
Mindfulness Matters Workbook
| Follow along and learn ways to keep your mind aligned with your mind.
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Mindfulness Matters
| KidsFit has partnered with Challenge to Change Inc. to bring you Mindfulness Matters! This series is designed to help you become your best self and to live your happiest and healthiest life.
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Care Cards
| Show someone you care!
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Thanks & Planks Challenge
| Let's Plank and give some THANKS!
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Done in 60 Seconds Challenge
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ABC's of Play Paper Chain
| Follow along to build your chain and move!
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Strength
| Strength is your bodies ability to withstand great force or pressure. LEARN the basics of how to build strength in your whole body.
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Strength Training Pyramid
| The American College of Sports Medicine recommends children to participate in strength training at least three times per week!
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Protein Pumpin' Veggie Dip
| Eating a high protein snack will give you more energy and help you get stronger! Try this simple veggie ranch dip to give your snack that protein pump it needs!
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Candy-Coated Energy Balls
| What's in a protein bar? Learn to make your own!
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Macro Micro Nutrients
| Nutrients are the things in food that our bodies need to grow and be healthy.
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Easier, Healthier & Happier Coloring Pages
| Relax and color with us! Share your artwork and don't forget to tag us.
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How To's
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Strength Series Worksheet
| Get strong and learn about what it takes to be your best.
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Zucchini Apple Muffin
| Zucchini muffins are a great way for the whole family to eat some green vegetables. The applesauce also replaces oil so that it keeps the muffins moist with added nutrition. With filling fiber, protein and lower sugar, they will keep your family full and focused!
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