CYPRESS, Calif. — There are 31 fifth-graders in Mr. Bettencourt’s class at Morris Elementary, but only a handful of chairs. Since the first week of school, the students have sat — and often bounced — ...

There’s been no shortage of praiseworthy teachers throughout the pandemic, and among them is a pre-K teacher who went viral this week after sharing footage of his virtual classroom’s dance sessions — ...

While family walks are a great way to get some fresh air and vitamin D, sometimes kids need a little more movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing physical activity early in ...

The article “Students Need More Exercise. Here’s How to Add Activity Without Disrupting Learning ” (March 3, 2023) was an excellent depiction of why it’s important for students to add movement into ...

Short-burst exercise program incorporated into classroom lessons increases children’s activity levels, a study confirms. Children who participate in a short-burst exercise program incorporated into ...

Richard Gutierrez, a third-grade teacher at Lansing's Fairview Elementary School, knows how important it is to keep kids moving. Gutierrez tries to fit two or three "brain boosts" into his instruction ...

Because your child’s classroom this fall probably will be the dining room, it would be a good idea to send them outside before they start their school day. They’ll be primed to learn. In 2009, ...