February is Active Classrooms Month! Join us for an energizing and practical session designed to help educators integrate more movement into their workday. Research shows that even small amounts of physical activity improve focus, mood, and academic outcomes—for students and adults alike. Learn realistic strategies to increase your physical activity throughout the school day without adding stress to your schedule.

What You Will Learn:

1. Explain the academic, cognitive, and mental health benefits of physical activity for both students and educators.

2. Identify realistic and time-efficient strategies to integrate movement into the classroom and personal routines.

3. Incorporate non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) into your daily schedule.

4. Model healthy, active behaviors that foster student engagement and connection.

5. Access and apply free and low-cost resources to support active classrooms.

Webinar Details:

• When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 5:00 - 5:45 pm

• Where:  Online

• Who: Current and aspiring preK-12 educators and staff 

• Cost: Free

• Presenter: Kat Krtnick Wilson, Communications and Strategic Initiatives Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; American Council of Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor

• Register: Please register here for "Move More, Teach Better: Simple Strategies to Integrate More Physical Activity Into Your School Day."

By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu , and we will work with you to make any accommodations.  319-467-1120.