Activity Works integrates ten minute exercise bursts with core curriculum for elementary classrooms. Scientifically-developed, this plug and play program is used to maximize academic performance, combat obesity and meet state mandates for physical education.

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"Great ideas originate in the muscles."
-Thomas Edison

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."
-John F Kennedy

"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."
-Buddha

"It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor."
-Cicero

"If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong."
-Thomas Jefferson

"It is remarkable how ones wits are sharpened by physical exercise."
-Pliny the Younger

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."
-John F Kennedy

"If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong."
-Thomas Jefferson

Whats Included?

Toolkit Resources

  • 10 Video Adventures via technology of your choice
  • 10 Audio Adventures via technology of your choice
  • Lesson Guide - This booklet provides 40 specific lessons aligned to both physical education and cross-curricular standards. View a sample lesson plan
  • Motivational Stickers and Calendar - Student participation, effort and achievement can be rewarded by using the colorful, affirming stickers included. When a week's worth of activity segments are completed, award a sticker to each child for placement on their Activity Works calendar. Fill it up!
  • Family Flyers - Master copies of 10 different Family Flyers (one for each month of the academic year). The flyers contain helpful tips to increase activity and improve nutrition for families. Available in English and Spanish. Available in .pdf for electronic posting or distribution.

Activity Works Episodes

The Activity Works program includes 20 fitness adventures proven to engage young learners.

  • Art in Motion
  • Art Museum Visit
  • Book Explorers
  • Early American Life
  • Everyday Movements
  • Healthy Snacking
  • Human Body, The
  • International Currency
  • It's Story Time
  • Marching Band
  • Math Workout
  • Music Moves
  • Olympic Experience, The
  • Pirate Adventure
  • Putting on a Show
  • Rainforest Expedition
  • Space Adventure
  • Sports Challenge
  • United States Tour
  • Wonders of the World

Usage Tracker

The easy to use Activity Works Tracker is included in every license, providing independent verification of total activity time by class, area, school and district. Each user receives a login to track their activity toward classroom and/or school goals. Messages can be sent through Tracker celebrating success and announcing challenges, contests and related wellness events.

AUDIO/VIDEO Samples

  • Art Museum Visit
  • Healthy Snacking
  • Human Body, The
  • Math Workout
  • Olympic Experience
  • Rainforest Expedition
  • Space Adventure
  • Sports Challenge
  • United States Tour
  • Wonders of the World

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