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Let’s Get Moving!

How Physical Activity Helps Kids Focus

After a full day of sitting in classrooms, focusing, and following rigid structures, children often arrive at afterschool programs with a lot of built-up energy. Movement is not only a way for students to release some of that energy; it is an essential part of their overall well-being and development. Moving after school helps increase blood flow to the ... Continue Reading »

Social and Emotional Learning at the Bob Burdette Center

At the Bob Burdette Center, we focus on the well-being of our students in many ways. In past blog posts we have discussed some of our academic focuses, such as one-to-one tutoring, as well as our emphasis on physical well-being through CACFP. While these areas are important, they are not the only factors that contribute to a child’s overall development. Interacting with peers in a kind and respectful manner ... Continue Reading »
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