Physical Activity

Getting kids to be more active

Encouraging children to be more physically active is challenging. UNH Cooperative Extension has published two tip-sheets to help you.

Increasing Physical Activity in Students - A Tip Sheet for Teachers (pdf)

Promoting Exercise and Physical Activity in Youth (pdf)

Have Fun and Be Fit (pdf)

Many NH schools which participate in Changing the Scene NH encourage their students to be more active.

Recess before lunch

Hungry kids eat more of what's on their plate, including fruits and veggies. Schools which swap the traditional order see less food waste and quieter lunches.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction created a guide to assist schools in the implementation of a recess before lunch policy.

Closer to home, Four Corners Elementary in Greenfield, MA has also implemented recess before lunch.

Walking

Safe Routes to School addresses ways to make urban walking routes safer for children to walk to school