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Vazou, Spyridoula; Long, Katharine; Lakes, Kimberley D.; Whalen, Nicolle L. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2021
Background: An evolving literature demonstrates that physical activity in the classroom represents a promising avenue not only for increasing the physical activity of youth but also for facilitating academic achievement and classroom engagement. However, structured physical activity programs that make clear connections with the academic standards…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Integrated Activities, Primary Education, Feasibility Studies
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Emerson, Lisa-Marie; Rowse, Georgina; Sills, Jennifer – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2017
Growing evidence points to the success of mindfulness for supporting the well-being of older children in schools; less is known about the effects with younger schoolchildren. This study sought to test the feasibility and acceptability of a program of mindfulness-based activities with a nonclinical sample of young children within a school setting.…
Descriptors: Program Development, Metacognition, Feasibility Studies, Program Effectiveness