This is a story about an 5 year old boy name Johnny. Johnny was in the third grade and he loved to eat. Johnny lives with his mother at home. His mother makes sure johnny goes to school and she takes care of him. Johnny comes to my class everyday. One day, he comes to class very hungry. I gave him a snack and he didnt want the carrots i gave him. Johnny said he wanted chips, but I told Johnny that carrots were healthier. He refused again to the carrots. 

So, I told him to jump up and down a few times to get some energy for class. Johnny said exercising was boring. When we go to recess Johnny never plays. So, I decided to teach Johnny a little bit about physical activity and how important it is. Johnny agreed to listen to what i had to say about engaging in physical activity. 

I asked Johnny what he feels phyiscal activity means for his health. He replyed and said nothin becasue its boring. I said nope not quite, let me explain a little about it. Im going to tell Johnny five reasons why he should want to engage in phyiscal activity.

 Physical activity helps improve your overall health as a child. Instead of weak muscles and bones, physical activity promotes healthy strong muscles and bones. Without physical activity, you can develop illnesses. About 10 of 4-5 years old are overweight. I asked Johnny did he understand what I'm saying, and he said yes. So I continue explaining facts on physical activity. 

You know how i said you could become overweight, well the word for it is obese. Obese is a condition characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. To better explain obesity, it's basically you are overweight for your age and height. Eating and activity behaviors are formed in early childhood. I asked johnny did he understand what I am saying and he said yes explain more please. So, i conitnue to explain. 

Another good point to make is that physical keep you off electronics all day. Screen time takes away from interacting with your friends. Don't you want to be the leader and show your friends how to have fun by being active. Johnny said that could be fun. I told Johnny that physical activity promotes social skills, and all kids need social skills. Its important to stay active when your young. 

Johnny wanted to hear more so i continue to explain. Physical activity keeps you in a good mood and feeling good. You will have better days with more physical activity. Being around your friends and family exercising or playing helps builds great happy relationships.  You know what else its important about physical activity? Being depressed could cause problems down the road. 

Johnny asked how his mood would be with if he didn't exercise. Thats a great question Johnny. I found out that if kids don't exercise, they could be in a very bad mood. Nobody wants to play with a child who is angry. Lack of physical activity can cause you to eat more and gain lots of weight. Good physical activity is great to keep great brain function.