About This Lesson
It's time to start moving the problem! Get your students moving during academic time. Study after study shows kids who get regular physical activity experience improvements not just in their fitness levels but in brain function too. Just walking or biking to school can prime the brain for learning. It makes sense - kids need to move more. When they do, they are better positioned to succeed in the classroom. For more ways to encourage healthy behavior, visit http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/