ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Sportsmanship: (noun) is an attitude of fairness, respect for opponents, and graciousness in winning or losing.

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser.”

-HARRY SHEEHY
HEALTHY SNACK:

Frozen Yogurt Bites 

Fill mini muffin tins fitted with liners with vanilla yogurt and fresh berries (or banana slices). Freeze until firm, pop into a resealable plastic bag and nestle into a larger bag of ice to transport in a cooler to the game.

CAREER OF THE DAY:

For many, sports careers are the stuff of dreams, with countless kids and adults alike aspiring to a career as a professional athlete. Though the physical demands of professional athleticism are intense, so too are the rewards, with players in many disciplines averaging extremely high salaries. 

Which sports leagues get paid the most? While the term “professional athlete” often evokes ideas of basketball, football, hockey, and soccer players, leading athletes in individual sports such as golf, horse racing, tennis, track and field, gymnastics, and auto racing can also generate large incomes and lucrative endorsement deals. 

There are many high-earning careers off the field, court or rink too, such as working in sports management or as a sports marketer, agent, doctor, broadcaster, and more. 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-paid-sports-careers-4135956 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

Today’s challenge: Triple Play Ball Toss Challenge! In this challenge, you will try to score points by throwing balls into buckets, baskets, boxes or whatever you have in your home. You will want as many buckets as you can find as the targets, and at least one ball or round object you can throw into the target.  

Line up the buckets, boxes, etc. And label them a specific amount of points (the further away the container, the more points you will want it to be.)  

Create a starting point where you will stand and throw the ball from. Determine how many throws you will make if you only have one ball or circular object, or have ready a certain number of balls you will be allowed to throw.  

Challenge your family and keep a running score to see who can accumulate the most points! To make it more interesting, try only bouncing the ball instead of throwing into the container, or switching up your throwing hand – only using your left hand or right hand.

PARENT RESOURCES:

Are you looking for more ways to enjoy Sports Week? 

If you said YES, check out the links below!

Join Positive Coaching Alliance – Central Texas & Mark Henry for the 3rd Annual Reclaiming Youth Sports event! Exercise your mind and body with some of your favorite celebrities virtually! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming-youth-sports-2020-tickets-107615703466 

Do you or your children have an interest in Sports Medicine? Well, the Sports Medicine Specialists at Northwell Health would like to invite you to take part in a free Sports Medicine Virtual Workshop where you can learn about concussions, spine injuries and many more! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-northwell-health-sports-medicine-workshop-tickets-112483647618 

In this webinar, Black History Studies will reveal the hidden history of Africa’s contribution to World Sport and Games. So, grab a friend, a family member, maybe even your pet fish and tune in August 7! 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-the-african-history-of-sport-tickets-113832869176 

The Olympics will start next weekend! Well, the Virtual Yoga Olympics that is. Check out the different categories and Yoga competitors from around the world.   

https://www.eventbrite.com.mx/e/international-yoga-olympic-games-tickets-108406420522 

Join Game On! Sports and USA Karate Team Member, Ashley Hill, for a girls only virtual session to learn the basics of Kah-Rah-Tay and self-defense!  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-karate-self-defense-session-wusa-karate-team-member-ashley-hill-tickets-110325478476 



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