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Brain Breaks for Testing

While brain breaks should be used year-round, testing can be an especially difficult time for staying focused when students have to sit for long periods of time. Try one of these activities to wake up those brains!

Bike to School

A bike to school program is great for schools to promote active transportation along with a social opportunity for parents and students to connect outside of school hours and allow students to improve their bicycle safety skills.

Backyard Fitness Circuit Course

Enjoy the outdoors and get your heart pumping with a Backyard Fitness Circuit Course. Fitness circuit courses are a fun and interactive way for anyone to be physically active.

Backpack Programs

Backpack food programs provide nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to children to ensure they get enough food on weekends and holidays to avoid hunger when they can’t depend on school meals.

Back to School Events

“Back to School” events are a great way to engage parents and families in school wellness and promote healthy habits at home.

Avoiding PE Opt Out Waivers

Does your school have a waiver that allows students to opt out of physical education? If so, take action today!

April Showers Bring May Veggies

School gardens are a fantastic way to transition a more traditional classroom to an outdoor, experiential learning opportunity centered on student engagement and critical thinking.

Alternatives to Denying Physical Activity as Punishment

Ensure students get the activity they need by keeping them at recess and in physical education (PE) by choosing healthy, alternative consequences.

Active Outdoor Recess

Elementary schools should incorporate a minimum of 20 minutes per day of recess for all grades and 30 minutes for primary grades. The benefits of recess also extend to secondary grades, too!

Active Learning Opportunities

Incorporate physical activity before, during, and after the school day, as well as into daily lesson plans.

100th Day of School

The 100th day of school will vary by school, but most schools celebrate in the month of February. This day is a great time to engage students in activities and involve parents and the community.

Active Indoor Recess

Are your students restless from being cooped up inside due to rain or cold? Active indoor recess is a great way to get physically moving, regardless of space or equipment constraints.

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