Breakfast in the Classroom

Having breakfast in the classroom is a new way to start the day for many elementary school students.  Rather than arriving early to school, breakfast is served in the classroom which makes it possible for children to have a nutritious meal without being rushed, and...

Brown Bagging School Breakfast

  Jill Tucker http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/S-F-schools-give-students-2nd-chance-at-breakfast-5339425.php The antsy first-graders couldn’t wait for recess. As they headed out to a playground covered in sunshine at exactly 10 a.m., they eagerly grabbed a...

Breakfast After the Bell Rings

In many schools having breakfast after the bell rings may be one way to assure that all students have a healthy start to their day. Reasons why school kids go hungry in the morning range from not having breakfast available at home to being embarrassed about getting a...

In Shape with a Before School Fitness Program

Students at one elementary school are getting in shape with a before school fitness program as soon as they get off the bus.    At South Elementary School in Bellingham Massachussetts, as students exit their buses, they trot to the gym for an hour of activity, with...

Best Foods To Eat To Help Improve Test Scores

Lots of students and parents wonder about the best foods to eat to help improve test scores. They are not so sure that food can actually enhance the brain’s performance. The answer to that one is dead simple. The right food helps the brain to keep alert, improves...