Sports for Kids

Sports for Kids

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A Kids First Soccer Site "A site dedicated to a child centered approach to the organization
and instruction of youth soccer. Special emphasis is placed on the promotion of the game of soccer as a life-long, family oriented activity, that provides for child-parent bonding, team work and friendships, as well as, adequate aerobic exercise. This is a message from a sport psychologist and soccer parent to fellow soccer moms and dads."

Club MLB Major League Baseball's site for kids. Includes Shockwave games, moderated chats, photos, player profiles, scores, news, and audio and video clips.

Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program "The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program teaches children in pre-K through third grade four important steps to take if they find a gun. These steps are presented by the program's mascot, Eddie Eagle®, in an easy-to-remember format consisting of the following simple rules: If you see a gun: STOP! Don't Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult."

Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge How to build an around the year program to educate kids in nutrition, health and physical education before, during, and after school. Includes ideas, activities, and how to set up challenges for kids. This is from Action for Healthy Kids of Skokie, Illinois, USA. Their mission statement and program layout explains it all in detail. We need this sort of site. Thanks for another one, Shelly.

GeocachingKids "This web site is designed to help children and parents learn more about the exciting sport of geocaching. After spending a few minutes here, you will be ready to hunt for your first geocache. You'll also learn a bit about the Global Positioning System, which is the technology behind the activity."

Geocaching With Kids from About. "Ask your children if they want to go outdoors for a hike, and you'll likely hear moans of protest as they turn back to their screens. Invite them on a high-tech treasure hunt for a "geocache," (pronounced geo-cash) and they'll start peppering you with questions as they put on their shoes and head for the door. The outdoor adventure game of geocaching combines cool technology with the thrill of finding a hidden box of mystery prizes – no wonder kids find it irresistible. More advanced versions of the game include multi-step puzzles, and trackable traveling objects such as geocoins and travel bugs, so there are plenty of new challenges to keep kids interested in future outings"

How to Teach Your Child Gun Safety "These are some great tips and useful to any parent who wants to teach their child responsible gun safety."

Kids Running "is a site about kids running for kids of all ages. Inspire your kids to embrace fitness, physical activity and exercise...Hello and welcome to KidsRunning.Com. It won't take you more than a few moments of browsing the site, to see that we are building a Web site devoted to promoting the sport of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home. We integrate academics when we can. It seems that both learning and running are more fun for kids when they are combined." Owned and operated by working teachers.

NBA Kids Looking for a way to be a part of your favorite NBA Team? Check out these cool clubs just for kids

NFL PLAY 60 "is the National Football League's campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. There are many ways you can join the PLAY 60 movement. You can get involved through school programs, contests and community events. Click one of the buttons below to get started." They have ways to participate for Kids and for Adults. Part of NFL Rush, the NFL kids' site, which is already in Sports.

NFLRUSH The official NFL site for kids. Your source for fun NFL online games, contests, fantasy football, youth football, and NFL Play 60.

Orienteering for Kids "Objectives - Fifth and sixth grade students will learn and practice:

* How to use a compass
* To follow a map to a specific location
* To follow written directions to a specific location
* How to recognize a topographical map and explain its function"
A complete lesson plan and layout for orienteering. This is how it was done before GPS. We think everyone should know how to use a good compass and how to read a topo map.

US Orienteering Federation "Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. It's easy to learn, but always challenging. The object is to run, walk, ski, or mountain bike to a series of points shown on the map, choosing routes—both on and off trail—that will help you find all the points and get back to the finish in the shortest amount of time. The points on the course are marked with orange and white flags and punches, so you can prove you've been there. Each 'control' marker is located on a distinct feature, such as a stream junction or the top of a knoll. Orienteering is often called the 'thinking sport' because it involves map reading and decision-making in addition to a great workout."

PE Central "Welcome to the premier site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth." Jobs, a store, over 1,700 lesson ideas, established PE programs, videos, lots more. A treasure for busy PE teachers! If this goes on, we'll need a Phys Ed section! Thanks go to Amanda Schlepp for the email about this site.

Sports Illustrated Kids SI's online games, scores and various activities for kids.

Swimming for Kids from A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling. "Photos and animated graphics of proper strokes help kids enjoy the pool, learn synchronized swimming, water polo, diving, pool games and more."

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