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Get moving! Physical education in and out
of school
Physical education has
taken its place alongside more traditional elementary school
academics like reading, writing and math—and with good reason.
Research shows that physically active children have a greater
chance of being healthy for life. They are also more likely to
do well in school. Read
more...
Putting an End to Bullying: It Starts in the Elementary Years
Getting picked on used to be considered an unpleasant but
largely unavoidable rite of passage for some children. Today,
educators and counselors know that victims of bullying often
carry the emotional scars well into their adult lives.
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Childhood Obesity: Helping Your Child Stay Fit
and Healthy During the Elementary Years
The nation's obesity epidemic has become big news. As if the
statistics on adult obesity aren't alarming enough-current
research shows that 65 percent of U.S. adults are either
overweight or obese-increasing numbers of children at younger
and younger ages also have weight problems.
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Key Questions to Ask in the Parent-Teacher
Conference
The parent-teacher
conference is a great way to find out what your child will be
learning about this year -- and what you can do at home to
support that learning. Encouraging at-home reading time and
enforcing good homework habits are two critical areas that
teachers often suggest.
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