Join eXtension, The Monday Campaigns, UF IFAS Extension on May 12, 2021 to learn about Move It Monday
To warm up, attendees will be introduced to Move It Monday, a non-profit initiative designed to encourage individuals of all fitness …
Shared Use Agreements: Breaking Down Barriers to Child Physical Activity
The childhood obesity epidemic has captured the attention of several school districts across the country. Recently, limited recess time and access to exercise facilities have been deemed one of the culprits of this issue. Parents and faculty members have become …
Waiting in the Lunch line: It Doesn’t Have to be Wasted Time
Fidgety, distracted, bored: these adjectives are synonymous with waiting in line. Add hunger and consider that those in line are young children in a lunch line. Each weekday when children are waiting in the lunch line, they are asked to …
Mooga: Cow Inspired Yoga
The Dairy Council of Florida has developed Mooga, cow inspired yoga, as an interactive activity that helps strengthen bones and teach about the health benefits of dairy in the diet. All materials are free and easy to download.
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Easy, Healthy Classroom Birthday Celebrations That Parents and Kids Will Love!
A child’s birthday is a wonderful reason to celebrate! Very often, a child will have multiple birthday parties/celebrations: at home with family, at a park with friends and at school with classmates. Each party is typically full of sugary drinks …
Summer Health Resources for Parents and Families
During the summer months, kids put the thought of school on the back burner, but the same doesn’t have to go for eating smart and staying active! The USDA’s Summer Food, Summer Moves program has created a collection of free, …
Tips to Create Healthier School Environments
It is clear that schools can serve as a great venue to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends schools be more proactive in creating healthier school environments. For example, schools can …
GO – GO in 2016: Use Routines and Simple Actions to Build a Moving Classroom
Physical activity is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. Activity increases our energy level, engages the brain, and can be a ton of fun. So why not make that a goal for you and your students – use …
Using School Gardens to Promote Children’s Physical Activity and Fitness
Encouraging healthy food choices, nutrition, and wellness among school children can extend beyond the classroom or the school cafeteria. School gardens are a wonderful place to educate and support students to use healthy eating practices. In addition, they can also …