Resource Category: Education - Schools - Move More

Motivational Posters

Download and display posters that encourage people to make healthy choices.

These graphically designed informational posters and motivational quotes can be displayed on bulletin boards or other areas in worksites, faith organizations, schools, and community buildings. Use them to encourage people in your setting to do simple things such as taking the stairs, drink water, and make healthy snack choices. Posters All posters are in PDF… Read more »

Healthy Active Children Policy Module

Review the history, rationale and guidelines for implementing the Healthy Active Children Policy in your school.

Healthy Active Children Policy Module

Guide to Making Physical Activity a Part of Meetings, Conference and Events

Include physical activity in meetings, conferences and other events.

The Move More North Carolina: A Guide to Making Physical Activity a Part of Meetings, Conferences and Events provides tips and resources for including physical activity in meetings, conferences and other events. Move More North Carolina: A Guide to Making Physical Activity a Part of Meetings, Conference and Events (Low-Ink Version) Move More North Carolina: A Guide to… Read more »

Energizers for Schools

Integrate classroom physical activities with academic concepts.

Elementary and middle school energizers are classroom-based physical activities that help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts. These are short (about 10 minute) activities that classroom teachers can use to provide physical activity to children in accordance with the North Carolina State Board of Education’s Healthy Active Children Policy. In addition, energizers have been… Read more »

EFNEP’s Families Resource

Provide nutrition education to limited-resource families. Handouts are available in Spanish and English.

EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and U.S. territory. In North Carolina, EFNEP is administered through NC State University and NC A&T State University. For decades, EFNEP has been helping limited resource youth and families with children learn how… Read more »

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program

Participate in a 15-week group weight management program.

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight-management program that uses strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity… Read more »

Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces Guide

Learn how to create play spaces that promote physically active play.

A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Hi-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Low-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Reduced ink version for printing)

Before-School Walking Programs

Build buy-in and inspire action among stakeholders who aim to promote active communities, safety and transportation options.

This guide gives an overview of the value of providing elementary and middle school students with opportunities for walking and biking, including the possibilities for improving attendance and academic achievement. It features examples of five before-school walking programs at schools around North Carolina. Stepping Into What’s Next: How Before-School Walking Programs Can Help Students Get… Read more »

Active Recess

Learn how active recess can help students reach 30 minutes of physical activity each school day.

Active recess is a great way to help students reach the 30 minutes of physical activity required for all North Carolina K-8 students each school day. Watch the video to learn how to implement active recess in your school.