Physical Education with Imagination!
Stretch-n-Grow of Winston-Salem (and the Triad), North Carolina
Jennifer Hansel - Owner/Director
Welcome to Stretch-n-Grow of the Triad! This year marks our 16th year serving children, families, and child care centers!
We are passionate about helping children learn about fitness and building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits!
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What is Character?
Character can be defined as your moral safe or the morals you live your life by. Building character is an essential part of childhood as this is where their moral structure forms and the building blocks for habits, thoughts, and motives are formed.Developing Team Spirit
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Exercise Aids Growth
When children enter the toddler stage (between 12 to 24 months), it’s normal for growth to become slower but consistent. Their appearance will change from rounded baby features to the development of muscle needed for running around and playing. In this stage, toddlers need...
When taking their children to their afternoon exercise class, many parents wonder what pre-workout snacks are best to help them keep up their energy levels and make the most out of their class. When packing snacks for this, it’s essential to focus on snacks with protein and carbohydrates that...
One important activity for helping keep your child’s muscles strong is stretching. Here are four upper body stretching exercises that your child can do safely before or after their next workout.
Cow-Cat Stretch
Get down on all fours while facing down and making sure your back is flat. Inhale,...
Biking the Trails
Being active in the winter might seem challenging, but it’s a good time of year to enjoy cooler temperatures and outdoor activities. There are many trails in Winston-Salem that are family and children-friendly and a great option to stay active in winter. Biking is an excellent...
Safety Tips When Hiking
One of the most important parts of hiking with your children is teaching them how to stay safe while hiking. Before starting your hike, make sure you review safety rules with your child like staying close to the group, and not walking off the trail. Additionally, it’s...
The summer Olympics might be over, but that doesn’t mean that we can learn some valuable lessons from the best athletes in the world. The Olympics are a great way to introduce children to different sports and how athletes become the best version of themselves.
The Importance of Setting Goals
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Help Children Learn to Set Goals
Resilience is the ability to recover from a difficult situation. Sports tend to put everyone from the youngest athlete to the more experienced ones into situations that might challenge their patience and frustration limits. One way of working through challenging...
Summer is upon us, and kids are out of school, which means many parents are worried about their kids staying indoors for endless hours, playing video games, or watching TV. A solution for this is to enroll them in summer activities which include movement and play. Think of activities that will...
Mental health is a topic that many struggle to talk about due to the stigma attached to it. However, talking about mental health is crucial, especially with children, as they often struggle to understand and manage their emotions. Learn some tips on how to start the conversation and learn about...
About Stretch-n-Grow
Stretch-n-Grow is the world’s largest network of Certified Youth Fitness Professionals! We specialize in providing enrichment programs in schools that get kids' bodies AND minds moving with high quality, educational, FUN, and creative exercise experiences!
Stretch-n-Grow originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992 after an intense study that revealed alarming statistics concerning the health of America’s young children. Our founders set out on a mission to change this course of children’s lives everywhere, and we have since expanded to thousands of cities around the world and millions of children have participated in Stretch-n-Grow!
¨Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.¨ Proverbs 22:6