Track and field day elementary

Does your school do field day? Our grade level does one every year. It’s so much fun for the kids and a great way to build grade level community. Something that I know has been a help on our team each year is to have a great plan early. We ask for...Read More »

Tips for organizing your school's field day. How to have a successful school field day.

Running is too often a punishment for sports. These running games and tips from a mom and coach will get kids running for fun!

Does your school do field day? Our grade level does one every year. It’s so much fun for the kids and a great way to build grade level community. Something that I know has been a help on our team each year is to have a great plan early. We ask for help from our...Read More »

This is a superb game for for encouraging kids to run at their fastest and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Field day activities should reinforce the message that exercise is fun. We’ve gathered ideas for traditional and not-so-traditional activities that will appeal to a wide range of children.

At the end of our school year for the past few years, our preschool has a Field Day where the children rotate through a variety of gross motor activities and spend most of the morning outside playing and working together. It is a great day, but definitely requires planning to make sure it goes smoothly. This is definitely different than a Field Day forLearn more »

Time for an adventure this summer? Fuel your child’s summer with a track and field themed scavenger hunt. Keep boredom at bay and include items like a stopwatch, running shoes, a sweatband and track and field themed Bongo bottle for a scavenger hunt that’s sure to be a total hit!

Not many kids are overly thrilled by performing what we traditionally think of as body weight exercises.