Distance learning makes it hard for kids to exercise
Originally published Oct. 19, 2020 by The Daily Press. By Katelyn Esmonde and Keshia Pollack Porter, Johns Hopkins University This fall hasn’t felt much like “back to school” for many
Research confirms being active helps pupils in school
Originally published Oct. 13, 2020 by The Star By Stephanie Bateman Encouraging physical activity can play a vital role in helping children and young people to catch-up on missed schoolwork
Recess canceled: Here are ways to keep young virtual learners active this fall
Originally published Aug. 11, 2020 by WUSA9. By John Henry Most schools in the DMV region will be starting their year online. So how will local students stay healthy without
Doubling Recess Time to Put Play Back in the School Day
Originally published Feb. 25, 2020 in Education Week. By Alyson Klein Is it a good idea to trade literacy and math time to give elementary students more time to play?
Helmwood Heights adds physical activity program to improve focus
Originally published Jan. 31, 2020 in The News-Enterprise. By Andrew Harp Students at Helmwood Heights Elementary School in Elizabethtown don’t begin their physical education with jumping jacks, push-ups or sit-ups:
