in motion e-news - August 2015

 

Wrap up your summer in motion style!

It's not too late to add active family fun to the last weeks of summer holidays to make your summer an in motion summer! Use our Summer Bucket List! It's filled to the brim with great ideas to add in outdoor fun and adventure to the mix. 

 

Thanks to some of the great Saskatchewan-based mom bloggers who helped us spread the word about the in motion Summer Bucket List. Check out Saskmom.com, Momsandmunchkins.ca, KinderBuzz.com, and Mommy Outside the Box to see what's on their summer bucket lists!         

       

4 ways to prep for walking to school this fall

Walking or biking to school is one of the easiest ways to add physical activity into your kid's day.  Now's a great time to start planning to give walking to school a try this fall. Here are 4 ways to help you get started:

Addicted to Pinterest?

We love it too!  Check out some of our boards for great ideas to get the kids moving:

Add active fun into your lesson plans

Our Daily Physical Activity Manual & Video Series contain great ideas for getting students active in the classroom. Try a few of these activities and you'll be well on your way!

The benefits of increased attention, academic performance, behavior management, and good health are well worth the effort. The in motion DPA resources will make it easy and convenient. 

 

Transform recess at your school

Knowing what impact inactivity has on a young mind, the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Recess Guardians has a fun and simple program that teaches kids how to play again. Recess Guardians motivate youth to bring positive attitudes to the playground, while teaching their peers how to play in an energetic, fun and constructive way.
 

Take back the playground and increase physical activity through fun, constructive games with Saskatchewan Blue Cross Recess Guardians! Learn more>>     

 

ICYMI: Get kids moving at school this fall

If you're planning to get a head start over the break and want to find some great ideas for back to school, here's a sneak peak at some exciting upcoming opportunities:

Funding opportunity: SPRA First Nation Member's Recreation Grant  

The 2015 SPRA First Nation Member's Recreation Grant assists First Nation members to develop recreation opportunities in First Nation communities within Saskatchewan.  Click here to learn more about this funding opportunity! Application deadline is October 31, 2015.

 

A small community with a big heart!

Our friends at Parkland Valley Sport, Culture, and Recreation District chatted with Laura Dahl and Maggie Lukey to find out how they pulled together the community of Norquay to win the 2015 Get Our Community Moving Challenge powered by Saskatchewan Blue Cross. Read the full article featured on page 6 - 7 of the summer issue of Applause!