Does your district or school have a wellness program? School employees in many districts across the country enjoy these programs that include things such as telemedicine service, tobacco cessation programs, disease management information, healthy aging classes, basketball leagues, running and walking clubs, and even financial management classes.
Topics: Walkabouts, physical activity, healthy choices, wellness programs
Happy Valentine's Day from ActivEd! This day is all about love and hearts, so we're focusing on heart health. Here are some dietary recommendations from the American Heart Association to share with your students and their families.
Topics: move to learn, physical activity, healthy choices, heart health
Why is physical activity so important for students? This infographic from Visally details the benefits of physical activity in school. Here's a startling fact: Only 3.8% of elementary schools provide daily physical education. We know that physical activity leads to healthier students, helps fight obesity, and improves student's academic performance. Are you you looking for ways to integrate physical activity into your classroom? Walkabouts can help!
Topics: physical activity
We talk a lot about the academic benefits of physical activity for students, but the benefits go beyond just increasing test scores. Being physically active can have a huge impact on student health. Standards-based Walkabouts can help students get active without taking away from instructional time. Learn how!
Topics: physical activity
We all know that physical activity is good for the body, mind, and spirit. Team up physical activity with a sport, and kids get the benefits of exercise along with the camaraderie of a team. Accountability, dedication, and leadership are often benefits for sports participants (in addition to the fun of playing!). That's why it is disheartening that year after year, fewer American youth are participating in sports. From a Sports Illustrated article:
Topics: physical 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.
