Stretching Mind and Body
Each Friday Chloe Tupper, a Bent on Learning yoga instructor, visits the Children’s Workshop School to teach yoga to a class of preschoolers, and then, to the third and fourth …
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Keeping Kids Fit in Overcrowded Schools
Some educators are trying to tackle the growing child obesity risks by bringing in medical experts–and yoga–into city classrooms.
Read MoreFirst Graders Have 40 Minutes to Get Fit
At P.S. 24 in Sunset Park Brooklyn, 54 percent of students are overweight or obese and P.E. classes are a weekly activity. Limited space means that only half of the …
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No Pain No Gain
Childhood obesity rates are on the rise as hours spent in physical education are on the decline. What’s wrong with this picture?
Read MoreSchool Breakfast May Contribute to High Obesity Rates
New York City schools may be contributing to obesity rates by feeding kids breakfast after they’ve already eaten at home. Schools often serve unhealthy options like waffles with syrup, muffins, …
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