Teachers Support Classroom Physical Activity

With a goal of adding exercise breaks in the classroom and using fun physical movement activities to "fill" extra time, St. Joseph's school increased physical movement throughout the day at least 3-4 times per week! Here is how!

Two teachers on the KidLink (wellness) team reviewed Healthy Kids Challenge resources to gather examples of how to increase physical activity in the classroom and introduced the ideas to other teachers. Then, their first and fifth grade teachers shared HKC resources and classroom activities with 10 fellow teachers during a staff in- service meeting.

HKC Making Strides School, St. Joseph Catholic School, Wichita, KS, Dan McAdam, Principal

"Coming from me, it's a mandate, but if they hear it from other teachers during a staff meeting they are more receptive (to classroom energizers) especially with state asssessments near. The parents have been very supportive and Healthy Kids Challenge has been helpful with ideas for us to try."