Teachers across the country are doing incredible work and many of them are using Fitness Finders tools to help students stay motivated, active, and focused. These teachers have one thing in common:, they believe movement is essential to academic and personal growth and are making movement a daily part of their classroom culture - and they’re seeing results. Here’s how three educators are using Fitness Finders to build more engaged, active students:
Betty Kern (4th-6th Grade, Ohio)
"Fitness Finders Awards are used in our Running Clubs throughout the year. Students earn a Sneaker for every 50 points they earn and every 5 miles they run during a running club season. Each week,, students look forward to receiving their awards! Many students ask to run extra laps to earn extra points so ultimately they can earn extra Sneaker Awards!
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Tina Slater (4th-5th Grade, Michigan)
“Rewarding tokens has brought a bit more fun and provided a visual that represents student success. I love it when I hear a student say, “I can’t believe I have read this much,” as they are putting on their necklace before class.
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Shelley Territ (2nd Grade, Pennsylvania)
“I use Fitness Finders in my classroom and with my school running club. In my classroom, it is used as a positive reward. When my students earn enough chips to fill their bucket, they can choose a Fitness Finder token for their backpack chain.”
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Terri Pardee (Parent)
“Running has made the boys physically healthier, provided them an outlet for stress, and has taught them fitness skills that they will be able to use throughout their entire lives.”
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Common Themes:
Improved classroom behavior
More inclusive participation
Increased excitement around movement
Their secret? Movement is a positive motivator, not a punishment.
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