Building a School in Kenya – Only Love Foundation

Only Love Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to building classrooms and bringing educational resources to impoverished communities and less fortunate children around the world. Currently, we are campaigning to raise enough funds in order to build a … Read More


Alexander D. Sullivan School – PE Leaders

Alexander D. Sullivan School PS #30 is an elementary school (Pre-K-Grade 5) in the Greenville section of Jersey City, NJ. Valerie Craig-Ndiaye is the Wellness Leader, and she shared her story with us on how Let’s Move! Active Schools helped make … Read More


Summer Camp Activity – Superhero Capes

Kids Krew is a summer camp program at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa where kids can experience fun activities like slip-and-slide, flying kites, sand sculpting, and other adventures. Alexandria Rowe is the Recreation Manager for the hotel, … Read More


Poly Spot PE Activity – Overhand Throwing

Check out this great overhand throwing activity from PE teacher Colby Dischinger: Overhand Throwing Activity – “Spot On” Over the last few weeks, my primary students have been working on the concept of overhand throwing.  Through various drills and lead … Read More


Classroom Management for 6th Grade Teachers

Today’s Keep it Simple Strategies (KISS) – Classroom Management for 6th Grade teachers. For Parents: In 6th Grade, your student enters middle school. They start the year with trepidation, maybe outright fear, but a change is definitely in the wind. If … Read More


Activities for National PE & Sport Week

Did you know SHAPE America’s National Physical Education and Sport Week is May 1-7? The month of May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This special week is a great time to encourage both children and adults to try … Read More


Monthly Book Activity – Caps for Sale

April Book Activity – Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina Story Summary A peddler is walking up and down the streets selling caps. He balances many gray, brown, blue and red caps on his head. One day he is feeling tired and … Read More


Circle Cross Ranch K-8 STEM Academy – PE Champions

We love to highlight schools that have raised the bar for physical education. Circle Cross Ranch K-8 STEM Academy in Arizona joined Let’s Move! Active Schools to become PE champions, and by motivating students and expanding their collection of sports … Read More


How Parents Can Encourage Children in Athletics

If your children are just starting to show an interest in athletics, there are some great ways to encourage them. Steve Boyle from 2-4-1 Sports shares some tips and tricks for sport parents just getting started. We’re not just coaches, … Read More


Motivational Posters in the Classroom

It’s important to have motivational posters in classrooms, after school rooms, and in any areas where children spend their time and need inspiration to learn, play or explore. Special Education teacher Neva Fenno shares how these posters can make a difference … Read More