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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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...
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...
What better way to make your child happy than by taking them for a trip to the playground. Playgrounds are.a great space for children as it allows them to let their imagination run free while doing some much-needed exercise. However, to ensure your child has the best experience at the...
Helping your child to find their passion can sound intimidating. However, there are simple things you can do to help your little one on this journey. Having a passion helps children increase their confidence levels as well as boost their creativity. If you are looking for some simple yet...
Are you familiar with the term self-directed play? As you surely know, play is a crucial part of every child’s development. As parents, it’s important to allow children to have the time and space to develop their creativity and discover new ways to play on their own. Self-directed play has many...
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