Las Animas - Bent County Library District

This Action Guide is intended to help local public health agencies and community partners identify strategies and action steps that will assist them in collaborating with schools as partners to increase physical activity, improve nutrition and implement comprehensive health education for students.

Mental health is a persistent issue in El Paso County and affects children of all ages. Poor mental health in early childhood can have a negative impact on cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. For older children, poor mental help may impact school performance and relationships with family and friends.

These children know how to keep their hearts healthy by staying active. Pump, thump and jump along with them.

Jump, run and move! E.xplore different ways to stay active on the playground.