PBS Newshour shared an interesting piece on the importance of playtime. Physical activity and play don't stand in the way of academic achievement. They enhance it. Go to PBS to watch and learn about how play can impact students.
Looking for fun ways to make learning more fun and playful? Walkabouts are fun math, language arts, and reading lessons that get students moving and learning. Learn more today!
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When staff at Indianapolis Public Schools realized that kids at Frederick Douglas Elementary School were some of the heaviest in the city, principal Aleicha Ostler searched for help. She implemented a daily before-school exercise program (Build Our Kids’ Success) and students began using exercise ball and stationary bikes, and running. The results have been impressive. From the Indy Star:
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) recently posted the following infographic with important data on where kids live, learn, and play. The data show that 95% of children are in school 6-7 hours each day. What is your district doing to make sure your students are active kids?
If you are looking for standards-based, movement-rich lessons that are fun for students, Walkabouts may be the answer for you! Check out the research behind Walkabouts.
Topics: Activity
Walkabouts are online adventures that transform math, language arts, and reading fundamentals into standards-based, movement-rich lessons for Pre-K through second grade students. At ActivEd, we know that kids learn more, are more engaged, and are healthier when they are active both in and out of the classroom.
