Teachers
5 Kinesthetic Learning Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Get preschoolers and school-aged children moving with these fun holiday-themed activities.
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Why School Is the Optimal Setting for Cognitive-Motor Engagement
Teachers are looking for quick and easy programs that integrate learning and movement that work to calm a child’s nervous system and rapidly activate their brain.
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Inspired by "Waffles + Mochi" Healthy Kid-Friendly Recipes
A great way to explore culture and bring social studies concepts to life is by teaching children about the ways that people around the world prepare and consume food.
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Tips for Keeping Children Engaged at Home
Ten months after the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools around the world to close, many parents and caregivers are left grappling with how to continue supporting their children both academically and emotionally.
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Winter Walkabout Wednesdays
With so many teachers and students working and learning from home, physical fitness is more important than ever.
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Active Learning Ideas for Winter
As it gets colder outside, you may be looking for creative ways to incorporate movement into your lessons to both reinforce key concepts and keep students active and interested in the content.
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Get More Kids to Be Physically Active During Hybrid Learning
This school year will be unlike any other. With many families engaging in some type of virtual or remote learning, having resources to keep kids physically active is key.
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8 Physical Activities for Kids of All Ages
Studies show that kids who get regular physical activity experience improvements in fitness and brain function. Physically active children aren’t just healthier, but they also learn better. This is why we encourage teachers and parents to include movement opportunities throughout the day to help children reach a recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. We compiled some easy, fun, self-guided activities, perfect for yards and indoor spaces of all sizes and kids of all ages. Be sure to check out our recent blog post with how to make your socially distanced summer hikes exciting.
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How to Apply Montessori Principles During COVID-19
Montessori is an innovative, child-centered approach to education, developed a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori.
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Active at Home Resources from Rising New York Road Runners
As COVID-19 related school closures continue across the country and we head into summer vacation, it’s more important than ever to keep children moving. Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR’s national, free youth fitness program, is designed to develop movement skills in kids of all ages and abilities. We believe in the power of physical activity to keep families physically and mentally strong, and these unprecedented times have not deterred us in our mission to do just that!
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