School-age children who perform short bursts of physical activity during class—such as jumping jacks, star jumps, or jogging in place—do better academically than their sedentary peers, according to a ...

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, ...

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 ...

Free, unstructured playtime allows kids to exercise and have outlets that help them focus better Eagle Mountain Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas, gives four recesses a day Teachers say the kids ...

With a new school year beginning, many students are expected to rapidly transition from months full of activity and movement to a classroom that relies—primarily—on stasis. This can be a problem, ...

Fun and learning can both be achieved and defined in many different ways, but there's no denying there is a special connection between the two. Every day, kids are learning inside and outside of ...

Two new studies show how exercise can help children combat depression as well as behavioral disorders. Share on Pinterest A physically active child is a healthy child. Physical activity strengthens a ...