Bokskids.org Website Review

BOKS is a FREE physical activity program that improves our children physically, mentally and socially by strengthening their minds and Our Hockomock Area YMCA has enjoyed an amazing partnership with BOKS, benefiting hundreds of school-aged children in the 15 area communities we are so proud to serve. BOKS has provided our teachers with innovative training and support to help implement the physical education curriculum. Children are the beneficiaries of this great program! They are learning that physical education can be fun,. AS*OCIATION DIRECTOR OF CHILDCARE SERVICES @ HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA. This 12-week curriculum focuses on getting elementary kids moving while developing a functional fitness skill of the week (ex. squat, push up, plank). Each clas* includes a free play period, warm up, skill, running related activities, clas* game, and short nutritional This 12-week curriculum focuses on developing basic fundamental movement skills (kicking, catching, throwing, striking) and fitness principles (strength, endurance, coordination) through fun activities and games suitable for K-8 students and includes an age-specific Targeted at older students, this curriculum “hides” functional fitness skills and concepts within games, relays, and obstacle courses. By combining traditional playground games, typical ball sports and fast paced relay races and obstacle courses, BOKS provides The curriculum keeps young kids (aged 2-5) active throughout their day as well as teaches them about healthy eating habits. The early childhood curriculum provides younger children a safe, fun environment to practice skills through play, while building confidence and BOKS Bursts are short 1 to 10 minute in-clas*room physical activities created to help kids stay active throughout the school day, energizing their brains for enhanced learning. Bursts can be accessed by BOKS Trainers after enrolling their school, or click the link below and BOKS and Tara Stiles (founder of STRALA Yoga) teamed up to create fun and easy yoga and mindfulness activities. Designed to activate the