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Johnson & Johnson is taking a stand against childhood obesity.

As part of the Gateway to a Healthy Community^TM Initiative, Johnson & Johnson is launching the Healthier Kids program, bringing Activity Works to 100 schools and 1,000 classrooms across Newark, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Houston. Learn More >

Discussion Date

Are your students motivated to participate in Activity Works episodes?05/15/12
How are motor breaks assisting your instruction?03/30/12
What pleasant surprises have come from providing 10-minute activity bursts?03/26/12
Why do you feel it's important to provide daily aerobic exercise in the classroom?03/23/12
How is your school community using physical activity to increase academic performance?03/23/12
What steps is your school community taking to help combat childhood obesity?01/03/12
How can we engage home and community in support of more physical activity by your students?01/03/12
What is being done in your community to combat childhood obesity?01/03/12

Discussion

Please join the discussion and share how this curriculum-based wellness program has affected you and your students. We also invite you to read and enjoy the experiences your peers are having.

How is your school community using physical activity to increase academic performance?

by: Nicole, Corkery
posted on: 03/22/12

We use it to keep our kids focused and refreshed

by: Denise Kaeferle, First Grade Teacher, Camden, NJ
posted on: 01/03/12

Using Activity Works has given my first grade students the opportunity to release their energy in a positive, focused manner which makes them more attentive during instruction. While children are getting exercise and sharpening their fine motor skills, they are simultaneously learning in the subject areas of science, social studies, math and reading. Activity Works has helped build schemata for children, which builds their self confidence as well as enhances their academic achievement.

by: Muller Pierre, Principal, Newark, NJ
posted on: 01/03/12

Activity Works gives our urban school children an opportunity to participate in group physical activity sessions in addition to exposing them to different topics such as math. Moreover, they are learning to collaborate and follow directions which are very valuable in the pursuit of a sound education.

by: Elaine Sienkiewicz, Supervisor of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Woodbridge, NJ
posted on: 01/03/12

I strongly uphold the research and evidence that supports the fact that physical activity is associated with improved academic achievement including daily grades and standardized testing while it builds healthier bodies. Strategically placing “Activity Works” in the middle of a long morning or afternoon of academics increases the blood flow to the students’ brains, wards of boredom and improves concentration getting them back on track to learning important concepts.