A Really Cool School Wellness Program
Russell Elementary School in Missoula, MT has put together a really neat program for their fourth and fifth grade students. The concept is simple, the kids need to run or walk the distance across the USA by the end of the school year. Oh, and there's a payoff - if they succeed, Mr. Paul Staso, husband of Mrs. Vicki Staso, the program organizer, will run this route across the USA! How's that for motivation?
Right now, the kids are on course to make Mr. Staso run, but whether their motivation will hold up when Montana's cold winter sets in remains to be seen. This program has ties to math, geography, etc. and looks like it is a fun way to encourage kids to be active. If you have kids, why not show them the site? You can find it at: www.seeusrun.com
Right now, the kids are on course to make Mr. Staso run, but whether their motivation will hold up when Montana's cold winter sets in remains to be seen. This program has ties to math, geography, etc. and looks like it is a fun way to encourage kids to be active. If you have kids, why not show them the site? You can find it at: www.seeusrun.com
posted by Scooter at 10:52 AM
2 Comments:
I love that idea!!
Thank you for sharing our virtual trek across America curriculum with your readers! The students are doing very well and we are being contacted regularly by P.E. teachers and coaches around the United States who want to implement a similar program. This started out as an individual school program, but has caught the attention of schools nationwide. We are excited about the potential impact it will have on the lives of many young people and their attitude and perspective toward good health and proper nutrition. Thanks again!
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