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The Power Of PLay: Fitness Games that Get Kids Talking
Teach communication and teamwork with these two fun fitness games for kids -- equipment-free! The Name Game and Mystery Maze from PowerUp

Fit to Communicate: How Fitness Games Help Kids Build Confidence and Social-Emotional Skills
Two fun fitness games that help kids build communication skills and confidence. Fun skill-building games for afterschool, PE, and youth org

Summer Camp Connections Fun, Active Icebreaker Games
These movement-based games will help campers connect to new friends, camp counselors, and staff members. Fun icebreaker games for kids!

Motivating Movement
Here are a few tips to get moving along with some of our favorite activities for you to try!


Fun Breathing Exercises to Improve Concentration
Similar to physical activity, breath-focused benefits apply to children as well.

The Importance of Physical Activity in Childhood Development and How to Promote It at Home
A look at the benefits of physical activity for childhood development –– plus some fun tips for family fitness!

Building Character Concepts through Physical Activity
PowerUp knows that Social-Emotional Learning skills are critical for a child to learn at a young age. These skills allow them to understand

PowerUp Clever Communication
At PowerUp, we’ve linked social-emotional learning skills to physical activity to encourage character development through movement and fun.

Sensitive Situations
5 Tips to Overcome Participant Barriers and Make Kids' Fitness Fun! Finding joy through movement is an important part of the PowerUp program

7 Phrases that EMPOWER Kids in Fitness
Finding enjoyment in physical activity plays a major role in fostering a body positive culture.
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