Lincoln Elementary School (Rexburg, ID). Lincoln Elementary emphasizes physical education, nutrition, and exercise/fitness of students every day. Every class participates in weekly P.E. where students build hand-eye coordination, concentration, body awareness, endurance, and strength. Through an initial grant from Fuel Up to Play 60, Lincoln implements a nutrition and fitness curriculum and activities. Within a yearlong theme, students participate in monthly nutrition lessons. To promote healthy lifestyle choices, the school used other grants to purchase snacks, smoothie blenders, sports gear, and playground equipment. Students enjoy a snack during their nutrition lesson and receive a smoothie the following week. In addition, parent volunteers track the distance participants walk and run at recess. The school purchased a scanner, through a grant, where teachers, parents, and students scan badges to record their miles. Lincoln provides incentives for students at each milestone and a party for meeting preliminary requirements. Each year, a shoe company provides four pairs of shoes to award students with the most accumulated miles. Because of the success at Lincoln, the district has extended the program to other schools.
2018
School Practices
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2018, Lincoln Elementary School, Whole Child Education
Student Supports
Health and Wellness Practices