The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Source: Connect with Kids “There is a connection between physical activity and learning and it is a positive one - children who are more physically fit do better academically. They concentrate better in the classroom [and] they perform better on math and reading examinations.” – Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General In an effort to boost test performance, many schools are taking time away from physical education and using it for more time in class. But studies now show that rigorous physical activity can actually lead to better grades. In Broward County, Florida, many schools are getting the message. Fourth grade teacher Katherine Bennett takes her students out for a five-minute walk after a long lesson. “I found that when my children start yawning and they start not paying attention, then one way I can refocus those children is to take them out for a brief, little fun walk,” she says. “And by the time we’ve got them back into the room again, they’re ...