Topeka Public Schools USD 501

Programs

TAKE 10! Program

Getting Kids Active…10 Minutes at a Time

Just 10 minutes a day of movement can go a long way toward impacting children’s learning and physical activity levels.

TAKE 10!® is an evidence-based program that integrates physical activity, nutrition, and health concepts with academic lessons in elementary school classrooms, positively impacting both teachers and students. 

Among its many strengths, TAKE 10!:

• is developed by teachers for teachers and students,
• targets students and teachers in kindergarten to 5th grades,
• uses safe and age-appropriate 10-minute physical activities,
• integrates grade-specific learning concepts,
• is cost-effective,
• is “system fit” and complements existing academic content,
• appeals to students with different learning styles, and
• educates regarding positive health behaviors.

By integrating physical activity with core academic content, TAKE 10! promotes physical activity and learning in a fun, safe, and creative way.

Learn more about TAKE 10! here:

• Background
• Physical Activity + Learning
• Implementation
• Frequently Asked Questions