by Alexis Birner
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Better Grades Through Movement?

by Alexis Birner
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You already know how important exercise is for your kids, but did you know that movement can actually improve your child’s concentration and intellectual development?  

A recent article in BC Parent – Move More to Learn More – dives into the proven effects of physical activity on a child’s academic abilities.  Be sure to get your free copy here and watch for a quote from our very own Paul Romani one of the founders of Pear Tree Elementary.

Tight on time? We’ve pulled out a few important facts:

The Pediatric Journal completed a study that proves movement enhances brain power, when combined with learning. This is one of the many reasons we use project-based education at Pear Tree. Children benefit from merging movement and education to develop their whole-self – academic, physical and socio-emotional.

The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology recommends 60 minutes of accumulated physical activity daily for children aged 5 to 11. How do kids in Canada measure up?  Not well!  Most children aren’t getting enough exercise at home or in their public and private schools. At Pear Tree, your child gets 1 hour of physical activity each day keeping their body and mind healthy.

Read the entire article here: Move More to Learn More