by Kim Franco, Health and Wellness Teacher | Oct 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are the first images or emotions that come to mind when you hear the words “fitness testing?” For me, it is the memory in elementary school of climbing rope suspended from the ceiling, which was at least 100 feet, ok, maybe 20-25 feet, but in 2nd...
by Kim Franco, Health and Wellness Teacher | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Providing your child with enough physical activity every day is challenging when the temperature drops and getting outside to play is challenging. Children need to get plenty of play daily to be healthy in body and mind. Exercise games and indoor activities that keep...
by Kim Franco, Health and Wellness Teacher | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
The most exciting thing about this cycle with first and second graders is that I get to share in the celebration of students’ physical “firsts.” This time of year, we are doing some complex movements that require a lot of coordinating of movements: shooting a...