AmandaJPruner

Principal & Grad Student, Wife and Mom, Dog Mom, Avid paddler and Fantasy book lover. My posts are my own.

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Not moving enough is "negatively associated with executive function in children and adolescents" https://t.co/FlGTIfSiat Our kids need to move more. What is your school doing to encourage movement outside of recess and PE? #ED611045

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

I love this! How can we as schools ensure we are welcoming places for our students? @ED611045

[The Future Is Bright! @LS47446920]

#ED611045 How To Cultivate A Sense of Belonging In Schools https://t.co/g9SXESSn0i

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

This study shows incorporating physical movement into math classes can help students learn their multiplication tables- https://t.co/MUpK9epgd5 #ED611045

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Our kids need to move more. #ED611045 Finnish schools give a 15 minute break every 45 minutes and it led to greater attention during class. https://t.co/VW8bQxsSxP

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

@kj_macleod I agree that this is a tool we can explore with older students- secondary level and up for sure! #ED611045

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

"support – not punishment – is at the heart of a new approach to improving school attendance" I love this! We all know we need to increase attendance at our schools. What is your school doing? #ED611045

[Gloucestershire CC @GlosCC]

Regular school attendance helps children learn, develop friendships and reach their potential. ✅

Our new attendance strategy puts support for families first, helping children overcome barriers to attending school. 📚

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/TRhhoDmkPx

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

A great resource for schools and districts to look at how to increase attendance in our schools. #ED611045

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

Nearly half of K-12 students attend schools where chronic absence rates reach 20% or higher. A new toolkit from the Partnership for Student Success helps school site coordinators & wrap-around support leads organize a layered approach to attendance. https://t.co/gckj3rabtb

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Attendance Matters- I look forward to attending this webinar as a school leader to learn more about what I can do. #ED611045

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

🌟 Join us on August 5th for the 3rd webinar in the 2026 Attendance Awareness Campaign series: Create Community in the Fall. Learn how schools can foster belonging, strengthen relationships, & support student health @ the start of the year.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/DQZyJbxpQg

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

I love this: "students learning the importance of taking care of one's body" #ED611045

[Centre francophone du Grand Toronto | CFGT @CentrefrancoT]

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲 ���𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗲̀𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱’𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲́𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲.
Les élèves de l'École secondaire Étienne-Brûléont assisté au spectacle musical et interactif SAM : articule quand tu danses, présenté dans le cadre de la subvention PassepART #P-15843.
Portés par les chansons, l’humour et la danse, les élèves ont exploré les mystères du corps humain d’une manière vivante et participative. L’artiste SAM les a invités à bouger, à réfléchir, à s’exprimer et à croire en leurs possibilités.
Une belle activité qui rappelle aussi l’importance de prendre soin de son corps, de l’écouter et de mieux le comprendre.
Un grand merci à passepart_FCCF et Patrimoinecd pour leur soutien à ce projet.
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#PassepART #Danse #Musique #ExpressionCorporelle #Éducation #Jeunesse #Francophonie #ArtsVivants

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

I love this quote from Ashley Burnie: "Walking in a large group adds visibility and increases safety while also serving as a reminder that our streets and cities are for people, not just people in cars." https://t.co/TD9wKpXfDa #ED611045

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Let's bring this into our classrooms in an intentional way. What is your school doing? #ED611045

[Journal of Physical Activity & Health @JPAHjournal]

'Move More, Sit Less' is not only an actionable message, it's an effective evidence-based intervention strategy. A staircase approach meets people where they are in terms of current activity, an important 'step' to encouraging PA across the lifespan

https://t.co/vLtunLe6Ou

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Our kids need to move more. Here is a great resource for any educator. #ED611045 Thank you @CDNblades

[Katherine Baker @CDNblades]

Thanks @LEARNQuebec and @paulrombo for the opportunity to write my first blog post on movement in schools!! Fun to highlight the great ideas schools are implementing and the different ways students are benefiting! https://t.co/q9oXPZQVhs #dailyphysicalactivityLEARN #dpa

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Microbreaks anyone? How do we support our schools in making this part of each lesson? #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[Kalvie @kalvielearning]

"Give students a quick 1–2 minute stretch or mental pause mid-lesson. It improves attention and energy, especially in long sessions.

Example: “We did a 90-second brain break after a tough worksheet, focus returned!”"
#Microbreaks #StudentFocus #TeachingTips #KalvieTutoring

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

We all know this is true- our kids need to move more. How do we better support educators to incorporate more daily movement into the school day? #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[Westfield State University @WestfieldState]

"Adding physical activity to classrooms will result in more focused, better-behaved students who can accomplish even more throughout the school day," says #WestfieldState's Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch in the Sept. issue of @NEAToday. https://t.co/V4ngFexe61

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

I love this! YET- You don't have this skill YET. A great resource for educators teaching skills ladders to build fitness skills. #ED611045 @kj_macleod https://t.co/kGVlzEGBSn

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

love this! Good for the city of Richmond! Schools could participate in this too- make it fun and stay active! @ED611045 @kj_macleod

[City of Richmond BC @Richmond_BC]

🏃‍♀️Let’s get Richmond moving! 🙌

Are you up for the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge? After being named BC’s Most Active Community in 2022 and 2024, and Canada’s Most Active Community in 2025, we’re ready to bring the energy again in 2026.

All month long, June is packed with free and low-cost activities alongside our regular programs. From beginners to fitness enthusiasts, there are plenty of fun ways to join in!

Check it out and join the movement: https://t.co/DcY3PAVsYJ

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

We all agree that our kids need to move more. How can schools incorporate intentional movement beyond basic daily physical education requirements? #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[imoves @imovesactive]

Lots changing around PE, school sport, PA & future funding. But schools still need practical ways to keep children active now. Clear, ready-to-use support helps teachers feel confident & children enjoy taking part.

Keep activity moving
Keep quality consistent
Keep things simple

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

Did you know there is a Canadian Movement Guideline for children? Check it out: https://t.co/0Vde9ZT7gn
School play an important role here. How can we do better? #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

What does your whole school plan for Wellness look like? How are kids encouraged and supported to add more movement into their day? #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[HumanKineticsPhysEd @HumanKineticsPE]

How is the school wellness education model delivered in a PE setting? How does it mirror the characteristics of an effective health education curriculum, as defined by the CDC? Learn more in K-12 School Wellness Education. 👉 https://t.co/bQMirYlazY #physed #healtheducation

[AmandaJPruner @AmandaJPruner]

This is fantastic! Only basic equipment needed with so many benefits for the students! #ED611045 @kj_macleod

[Yew Tree Primary School @YewTreeSandwell]

Year 2 have set up the hall with different stations for children to take part in developing their agility, balance and coordination as part of their focus week: fabulously fit.