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Buckle Up for Back to School!
Back-to-school can feel like quite the whirlwind. It’s a very exciting time filled with new and fresh starts. Back-to-school also means back to after school activities! Soccer practices and dance […]
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Early Childhood Education: The Power of Play in Physical Education
School is not strictly about academic development, particularly when it comes to early childhood education. Numeracy and literacy are key, but so too is the moral, social and emotional development […]
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Field Day Dos and Don’ts
Around this time of year all over the world schools are beginning to plan a Field Day for their students. When done well, Field Days can be an active and […]
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Preparing Your Child for Tryouts or Auditions
The trend toward specialization and heightened competition in kid’s activities has significantly increased the likelihood your child will be expected to participate in a tryout or an audition. This is […]
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Engaging Youth in After-School Programming
The most critical part of a child’s day begins after the final bell rings. Nevertheless, engaging them in physical activity on their own is not always easy. In partnership with […]
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5 Reasons to Take Your PE Class Outside
Kids, on average, don’t play outside as much as their parents did. Children spend more than six hours every day on screens, from televisions to tablets. Even school settings offer […]
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School Garden
Transform a schoolyard space to a garden! As a Together Counts™ partner, we realize that a school garden is a wonderful way for students to physically connect with nutrition education, […]
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Soccer for Success National Training
On the field, coaches play an important role in a child’s development. From teaching game fundamentals to life lessons, children look to their coaches for guidance. At the same time, […]
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Active Kids and Schools Earn Awards with Fire Up Your Feet!
Walking is one of the best things kids can do for their health, emotional well-being, and academic success. Yet between 1969 and 2009, the number of kids walking to school […]
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More than just Bandages
“School nurses are the face of health care in school for the 50 million students in our schools. School nurses make a difference in the lives of children every day” […]
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