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The Power Of PLay: Fitness Games that Get Kids Talking
Teach communication and teamwork with these two fun fitness games for kids -- equipment-free! The Name Game and Mystery Maze from PowerUp

Active Minds, Active Bodies: Games that Teach & Move
Where physical activity aligns with academics -- try these two fun games that teach math and spelling!

Counting Steps, Calculating Fun! Math-Enriched Games for PE and Afterschool
Try these two fun games that infuse movement and fitness with math-enriched activities for PE and afterschool!

Game Changers: Cultivating Character Skills through Afterschool Physical Activity
Three games to get kids moving and having fun – supercharged with life lessons like teamwork, communication, and goal-setting!

Move, Learn, Win: Afterschool Games that Boost Brains and Bodies
Math Relays and Teamwork Word Games - Try these two active academic fitness games that make learning fun!

Fun & Focused: Four Afterschool Transition Time Activities
In the classroom, afterschool program, or PE, these transition time activities help students re-focus and have fun!

Back-to-School & The Benefits of Physical Activity
Try this fun game and learn about the academic benefits of physical activity: In today's world, it's more important than ever for kids to...

Fit to Communicate: How Fitness Games Help Kids Build Confidence and Social-Emotional Skills
Two fun fitness games that help kids build communication skills and confidence. Fun skill-building games for afterschool, PE, and youth org

STEM Lessons for Out-of-School Time
Try this afterschool lesson on measurement and movement that includes STEM concepts and is fun for students in mixed grades K-8!

Afterschool Math Activities
If you're looking for new ways to add math enrichment in after-school and out-of-school time programs, try these fun math activities.

Summer Camp Connections Fun, Active Icebreaker Games
These movement-based games will help campers connect to new friends, camp counselors, and staff members. Fun icebreaker games for kids!
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