Walkabouts Platform

Did you know that Walkabouts and 180s lessons can foster community spirit and teamwork among students through group challenges and collaborative learning tasks?

We hope you'll join our friends at Action for Healthy Kids for this important conversation about building movement-rich school environments to support healthier, more engaged students. Movement supports more than physical activity, it helps students focus, engage, and feel ready to learn throughout the school day. “The Movement Imperative: Fueling Movement Across the School Day” will feature leaders sharing practical strategies and district-level approaches for making movement part of the daily student experience. ⭐️ Jayne Greenberg, North America Chair, International Sport and Culture Association ⭐️ Shellie Pfohl, Chief Growth Officer, Action for Healthy Kids ⭐️ Dr. Jenny Withycombe Assistant Director of HPE, Portland Public Schools 📅 May 19 | ⏰ 12 PM ET Register at hubs.la/Q04gcYVy0

Activities from the Walkabouts Platform correlate to state and national educational standards.

Research is clear: students learn better when movement is part of the process. A recent study from Walkabouts Platform Co-Founder Dr. Julian A. Reed found a strong connection between muscular strength and academic achievement—reinforcing the role of physical activity in focus, engagement, and retention. It’s not about adding more to the day. It’s about making learning more effective. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04fdTFQ0

“[My kids] love to guess which character will lead a lesson by looking at their shoes during the intro.” - Alixandra Little, First Grade Teacher Read the full case study here: hubs.la/Q04fdW5m0

It's Walksheet Wednesday for May! We've shared some ELA Walksheets (worksheets with a movement component) for pre-K to 5th grade students here 👉 hubs.la/Q04fdQW50 Check back on the first Wednesday of each month 🗓️ for more Walksheets.

Today is National Bike & Roll to School Day! 🚲 How do your students get to school? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏽 hubs.la/Q04fdT2n0

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! How do you promote physical fitness during the school day? Tell us in the comments! hubs.la/Q04fdWS-0

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that the Walkabouts Platform includes content to support students' mental fitness and well-being?

We're celebrating National PE & Sport Week from May 1-7! Explore ideas for adding physical activity to the school day from our friends at SHAPE America.

Research is clear: students learn better when movement is part of the process. A recent study from Walkabouts Platform Co-Founder Dr. Julian A. Reed found a strong connection between muscular strength and academic achievement—reinforcing the role of physical activity in focus, engagement, and retention. This is exactly what the Walkabouts Platform was built to do. By integrating movement directly into standards-correlated lessons, students stay active while learning—without sacrificing instructional time. It’s not about adding more to the day. It’s about making learning more effective. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04dsNYc0

According to researchers, "Embodied learning integrates physical activity, cognition, and environmental interaction within educational practices, challenging traditional dichotomies between mind and body." This article focuses on embodied phonics and includes strategies to help connect movements to phonics instruction. Read more here: hubs.la/Q04dsP5n0

"To truly learn, kids must explore with both their minds and their bodies." - Dr. Julian A. Reed

🗂️ Lesson Extension Tip: Print Walksheets ahead of time and use them in a rotation station during centers or small group time.

What if physical strength played a direct role in academic success? New research from Walkabouts Platform Co-Founder Dr. Julian A. Reed found that students with stronger upper body muscular strength and endurance were significantly more likely to perform well in math and English language arts. The study analyzed data from over 40,000 students—showing a clear connection between physical development and academic achievement. This reinforces a powerful shift in thinking: movement isn’t separate from learning—it supports it. For schools, that means supporting the whole child isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a strategy for better outcomes. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04dsMyw0

Community Building: The Walkabouts Platform fosters a sense of community among students through group activities and shared learning experiences.

Did you know that the Walkabouts Platform caters to various learning styles, including kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners?

ICYMI, check out Dr. Julian A. Reed on the Education Matters podcast with Jason Buccheri. Listen in here: hubs.la/Q04cGmyf0

Can taking preschool-aged children outside support their executive functioning skills? Yes, according to the author of this article. Read more here: hubs.la/Q04cGvRB0

This week, Action for Healthy Kids and the Walkabouts Platform are celebrating Every Kid Healthy Week! Check out these ideas, and join us! hubs.la/Q04cGGdJ0 #ActionForHealthyKids