TAKE 10!â Program: Key Highlights
TAKE 10! is an evidence-based program that promotes physical activity, health, and academic achievement in elementary school classrooms, with a positive impact on both teachers and students. Among its many strengths, TAKE 10!:
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· was developed by teachers for teachers,
· targets students and teachers in kindergarten to 5th grades,
· uses age-appropriate movement,
· integrates grade-specific learning concepts,
· is a cost-effective tool,
· is system fit and complements existing academic curriculum content,
· appeals to students with different learning styles, and
· educates regarding positive health behaviors. |
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Through the integration of physical activity with core academic content, TAKE 10! promotes physical activity and learning in a fun, safe, and creative way.
What Is TAKE 10!?
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Short bouts of physical activity (as little as 8 minutes) have been shown to have health benefits, as indicated in the 1996 report Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. Thus, the ILSI Research Foundation worked with education and health experts to develop TAKE 10! in 1999 to promote structured, 10-minute activities in the elementary classroom. With continual feedback from teachers and health and curriculum experts, four versions of TAKE 10! have been implemented and evaluated since 2000.
TAKE 10! is designed for use by elementary school teachers with children in kindergarten through 5th grades. Each grade-specific binder (or kit) is divided by academic content area: language arts, math, science, social studies, and general health.
As of fall 2010, TAKE 10! has been disseminated to more than 40,000 elementary classrooms in the United States. International studies are also being conducted in Brazil (TIRE 10!), China (HAPPY 10!), and England (TAKE 10! UK). |
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Click here to visit the TAKE 10! website and learn how to get kids moving and learning!