Captain 5-a-day for educator – Curriculum
Captain 5-A-Day audio program
9. Healthy Bones Adventures
The Adventures of Captain 5 A Day : Healthy Bones
This Captain 5 A Day Adventure introduces the children to the Captain’s pet dog, Boneso, who is very concerned about getting enough calcium to keep his bones and teeth strong. Music and movement capture the children’s imaginations, as they are encouraged to play along with the cassette.
Through the cassette found in this section, the Captain and Boneso teach the children about the role of calcium in the body and foods that are rich in calcium.
With special emphasis on physical activity or exercise, the children also learn that this is an important component of maintaining healthy bones.
Captain 5 A Day & Boneso: Healthy Bones Cassette
Getting Ready To Listen To The Cassette
Before playing the cassette for the children, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the activities by listening to and moving with the cassette.
Plan A Follow Up Activity
To enhance the impact of the cassette, included are follow-up activities for the classroom. Reinforcement of the ideas on the cassette comes through these other activities. Try a different activity each time you play the cassette to keep things interesting.
Repetition
Playing the tape over and over makes it even better for the children. They like the idea that they can anticipate what to do next.
Parent Connection
Parent letters have been provided to make that ever-important home-school connection. On the days you plan to play the cassette, make enough copies of the parent letter to send one home with each child. Hopefully, the parents will get in on the fun and physical activity with their children.
Playing the Cassette in the Classroom
Clear a fairly large space so that there is ample room to move around.
Invite the children to embark on a special adventure with Captain 5 A Day and his pet dog Boneso.
Share with the children a bit about the importance of calcium and physical activity every day to keep their bones and teeth healthy. Ask the children to identify some foods rich in calcium to see if they already have this information.
Tell the children to listen very carefully so that thy can follow along with Captain 5 A Day and Boneso.