Get Moving!

Movement is the key to healthy development. In a

world dominated by television, computers, and video games,

children are spending more time sitting down, indoors, and

staring at video screens than ever before. At the same

time, more children are being diagnosed with learning

disorders and developmental delays. The best way to help

these kids is to get them moving!

Children who are physically active in their early years

have a significantly greater chance of achieving success in

school. This is because movement stimulates the brain and

develops readiness skills, such as body awareness and

coordination, that are crucial to classroom learning.

Students who do not reach this level of developmental

maturity often have difficulty sitting still and paying

attention in class. They get distracted easily and as a

result, struggle with academics or behavior.

So get the kids moving this summer! Playing outdoors

and indoors helps ALL children develop mature readiness

skills, stay healthy, and most importantly, have FUN!

*Reprinted from S.M.A.R.T. Summer Ideas For Parents

The Minnesota Learning Resource Center