Briar Vista is committed to a healthy and balanced environment for our children. From healthy food, to exercise, to clean products we are dedicated to a spirit of wellness. Here are just a few websites that we recommend.

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Physical Activity in the Classroom
Healthy Snacks & Lunches
Gardens
Mental Health
State & Private Programs for Helping Schools

Go Noodle
Ideas from the Go Noodle team for movement during recess or breaks

Go Noodle App
For use in the classroom

Spark Life
Powering Your Brain Through Exercise

ABC For Fitness
Three ten minute bursts of activity throughout the day

Fuel Up to Play
school.fueluptoplay60.com

Study showing links between increased physical activity and better brain function (i.e. learning!)

Ways to increase physical activity in children

More research on how important physical activity is for children’s cognitive development

Many more studies on the importance of physical activity to learning

Healthy Snack Ideas

More Snack Ideas

Vegetarian Snack Ideas

Nutrition Detectives

Chef Ann/ Lunch rooms

Briar Vista’s Garden Helpers

Briar Vista’s Garden Grant

Ideas for Parents for Alternative Non-food Classroom Celebrations

Positive Psychology in the Classroom
Research Study

The Case for Positive Education in the Classroom

The CDC’s Tips for Teachers

Georgia Safe Routes to School (Sponsor of the Walk to School Days)

DeKalb County’s Wellness Program

Let’s Move

Food Fight
helping schools with better food choices

Alliance for a Healthier Generation