Community Connections and Union Elementary School have teamed up to keep kids moving this winter. Every Wednesday, teachers count the number of students who have walked to school. The class with the highest percentage of walkers wins the Golden Sneaker Trophy for the week, a very unique and prestigious award!
It is well documented that children and adults in this country should get more exercise. The CDC recommends that adults get 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise per week; their guidelines for school-aged children recommend 1 hour per day. Yet in our schools PE class is held on average twice per week for 40 minutes. An effective way for children and adults to increase their physical activity is through active transportation, simply walking or bicycling to school or work. this daily exercise before school helps most kids feel better and more relaxed, and studies show it actually helps them be better learners.
