It can feel overwhelming to have to put on all the layers of clothes, not to mention, the gloves, boots and beanies and walk out that door when it is 32 degrees outside AND there is a possibility of rain. Did you know that Oregon education requires kids to do 150 hours of physical education per week at public school? This is not enough in my opinion that said it can be hard to make this happen in the colder month’s for sure. I have made it just a little easier for you with some suggestions for both at home and in the Portland area. Move Move Move!

Fun and creative games for at home or inside with friends:

Game Ideas- A few fun games my kids enjoy and are physically active are: Throw Throw Avocado, Throw Throw Burrito, Bop-it, Battle Bird, Happy Salmon, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Floor is lava, any version of hopscotch you can think of. Oh and wrestling with age appropriate rules. OR Maybe you would like to create a dance routine or friendly family workout competition. How many push ups, sit ups and star jumps can you do on Monday? How many can you do by Friday.

Portland places to go and have so energetic indoor fun:

Kidokinetics and NECC (North East Community Center): I helped to get this class started and I’m excited to keep my boys moving. *It essentially pans out to be $10 per class, see flier for details. Register now so that you have something set up when the weather gets too cold for playing outside. North East Portland. Starting Mondays January 13th 9am-10am. Ages 7-11. https://www.kidokinetics.com/Event/Search

Ride the Wave Yoga: offers private classes for kids with Trauma-Informed Children’s Yoga Professor: Anna Marie. Anna has been delighting in the benefits of yoga since she was 16 years old and has a deep passion to share this practice with the next generations. Anna has a degree in psychology and extensive experience guiding children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in various capacities. Ride the Wave’s Children Yoga Classes are designed specifically to meet the unique needs and goals of each child. Music, games, stories, art, sensory props, imagination, and a lot of creativity are used to engage the child in the session. Location is in Ride the Wave’s home studio in NE Portland or in your location. Price is based on a sliding scale and starts at $30 an hour. Enjoy your first yoga session for 50% off by mentioning Knowledge Seekers. Contact Info: ridethewaveyoga.net / yogi@ridethewaveyoga.net / instagram/facebook: @ridethewaveyogaportland 

Stronger Skate: Have you heard of stronger skate park in South East? It is a family, friendly skateboard and scooter place. They have a free skate also check out their calendar. My boys love it ! https://www.strongerskatepark.com

Superhero Fitness: I have been here with my boys and it is the MOST fun. The employees are wonderful! Superhero Fitness is a unique gym that offers a variety of classes and activities for all ages and skill levels. From parkour and ninja warrior training to gymnastics, tumbling, and acro yoga, there’s something for everyone in the family! https://superherofitness.com

For younger children, the Mighty Movers class focuses on physical growth and coordination through gymnastics-inspired activities designed for ages 3-5. Kids aged 6 and up can enjoy Parkour and Ninja Warrior Training to Gymnastics classes.Teens and adults can take advantage of specialized classes like Handstands, Flips, Tumbling, Flexibility and more sessions to work on their favorite skills in a supportive, welcoming environment. First-time visitors can enjoy 30% off use code Knowledge Seekers.

Oaks Park Roller Skating: Every 1st Monday of the month Oaks Park has a STEM and Skate event for only $13. STEM for 1h and skating for the remainding 1h. and I’ll be offering FREE face painting February to June. Join Us!

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