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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!

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!

Math and Movement Activities for Grades K-8
Support student learning through math and movement! Try these games to connect math to physical education and fitness for K-8th Grade.

PowerUp with STEM
PowerUp the STEM connections with these fun movement-based games that integrate math, statistics, charting, biomes, and habitats!

Zen Zone
Even just five minutes of these Zen Zone activities can help students refocus and reconnect with learning in this new year.

State Jumps
Mizzen by Mott Resource Sheets for PowerUp Geography - State Jumps

State Capitals Freeze Tag
Mizzen by Mott Resource Sheets for PowerUp Geography - State Capitals Freeze Tag

Motivating Movement
Here are a few tips to get moving along with some of our favorite activities for you to try!


Fun Breathing Exercises to Improve Concentration
Similar to physical activity, breath-focused benefits apply to children as well.

Similarities and Differences
How physical activity can be used to demonstrate similarities and differences, teaching character concepts.

The Importance of Physical Activity in Childhood Development and How to Promote It at Home
A look at the benefits of physical activity for childhood development –– plus some fun tips for family fitness!

PowerUp Any Space, Any Place
Stuck inside? PowerUp any space, any place with these three movement and learning games.

Active Play and ELA
Learning through games and play is not a new concept, but learning through movement? Here's a fun literacy game!
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