In celebration of Valentine’s Day—and because February is Heart Health Month—this week’s DIY Kid Activity is to make a Healthy Heart Collage to hang in your room or on the refrigerator! Choose the most colorful photos of your favorite healthy foods. It will be a great reminder of how much you love your heart and [...]
This coming Sunday is Chinese New Year! The New Year is filled with colorful celebrations, paper lanterns, and special food and gifts. The focus of the celebration is typically on wealth, longevity, and happiness. According to Chinese tradition, each year is associated with an animal, and 2013 is the year of the snake. In honor [...]
Use this paper mache fish to go fishing for omega-3 fatty acids! (http://www.allfreecrafts.com) Paper mache projects are always a big hit at HealthBarn USA. There’s an arts and crafts element, but there’s also an ooey-gooey, messy element that kids just love getting their hands into. Plus, it includes a lesson about recycling by [...]
Sprouting beans! Have you ever eaten bean sprouts on a salad or in a sandwich? They add a lot of texture to a dish, and tons of super nutrition! Sprouts are very young beans, and they are very nutrient dense. Did you know you can sprout beans at home? It’s a very simple [...]
When we talk about health, we tend to focus on eating fruits and vegetables, getting enough exercise, and sleeping properly. But taking good care of our teeth is as much a part of a healthy day as any of the above! Many kids put up an argument about brushing their teeth, so it’s important to [...]
At HealthBarn USA, one of our Seven Healthy Habits that we teach kids is recycling. This arts and crafts activity allows kids to flex their creative muscles and put the 3 R’s–Reduce, Reuse and Recycle--into practice. The ” litter bug” they create will help remind them about the importance of keeping the environment clean and [...]