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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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...
Does your child struggle to have good balance? Do they drop things frequently? If so, your child needs to improve their coordination levels. Coordination is something we need to do our daily tasks and play sports, dance, run, etc. If you are interested in learning some tips on how to help your...
Let Children Learn by Seeing and Following Your Example
Spring is the perfect time to go green. Getting involved in environmental causes at a young age will awaken positive behaviors in your children. It's crucial to promote ecology at home as soon as possible by making a few changes that favor...
We often associate strength training with a form of training that has the purpose of building big strong muscles. Therefore, it is not a form of exercise usually associated with children. However, strength training is so much more than just building muscles and can have many benefits, even for...
For some children, developing healthy friendships and interpersonal relationships can be challenging. Helping children have good social skills requires refining said skills over time. As a parent, there are simple actions you can do to aid your child to develop their skills daily. If you are...
The approach your child has towards life determines how they understand their reality and go through their day to day. Therefore, helping them have a positive mindset can shape a very enjoyable and optimistic life. There are some things you can do to help your child have a positive view of...
Winter break is all about spending time with family, relaxing, celebrating, and overall having a lot of fun. However, taking a long break from school and extracurricular activities provides the opportunity for learning loss. To prevent your child from dealing with learning loss, we have...
Autumn is a season full of delicious scents, beautiful colors, and cozy weather. This season presents the perfect opportunity to go outside and play with leaves, decorate pumpkins, and do many other fun activities while enjoying a warm cup of tea. If you are looking for some fun ideas and...
Spending a lot of time at home can mean having to come up with creative ways for keeping children active. At home, children tend to want to spend a lot of time playing with their toys or watching their favorite movies, which oftentimes means staying still for an extended period of time. To...
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