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Exercise and Academics:

Bringing Exercise to the Classroom, how and what to do

Here is a link to the best article on why kids need exercise in school:  Learning To Move, Moving To Learn: The Benefits Of PE

Want to get an ‘A’? Exercise an hour a day, Studies show that kids who get more physical activity score better on tests.

Letting kids move in class isn’t a break from learning. It IS learning

Poor motor performance linked to poor academic skills, Science Daily

Why Does Physical Inactivity Drain Human Brain Power?

How exercise helps children think better

Colorado Schools Embrace Theory: Kids Learn Better When They Get Moving

ISU study finds activity helps kids learn

Exercise Makes Kids’ Brains More Efficient

Physical activity in children: Benefits, activities to try, and tips

Exercise and Kids: Why They Need It | Sutter Health

Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children | Physical Activity Basics | CDC

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

Why Should Children Exercise? | Exercising for Kids | ACE Blog

Why exercise is important for kids - Care.com Resources

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Exercise and psychological health of our children: 

Incorporating Exercise Into Classroom Lessons Increases Children's Physical Activity Levels 

Effects of the FITKids Randomized Controlled Trial on Executive Control and Brain Function These findings demonstrate a causal effect of a an exercise program on executive control, and provide support for exercise for improving childhood cognition and brain health 

Flex your child's brain with exercise           

The Benefits of Exercise in the Classroom - Effects of Exercise on Learning and Education 

University of Alberta researchers say the more kids exercise the better the brain 

Exercising Early in Life May Help Promote a Healthy Brain and Metabolism 

Kids with Greater Aerobic Fitness May Have Better Memory Function

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Exercise reduces suicide attempts by 23 percent among bullied teens:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150921095433.htm

Here's a list of resources any classroom teacher can utilize to add exercise to their daily schedule.

1 hour a day will increase students ability to focus on what you are teaching, reduce disciplinary issues and improve test scores.  The result, better results and healthier kids.

 The Kinesthetic Classroom

Teaching and Learning Through Movement

Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head

Engaging Kinesthetic Learners in the Classroom, Youtube video

Kinesthetic Learners on Pinterest

Kinesthetic Activity: Parts of Speech Review- Get the Ants Out of Their Pants!

Adventure to Fitness can keep your kids active, learning and having fun all year long!

Brain Breaks® are web-based quick bouts of physical activity designed for the classroom, living room, board room, ANY room