FirstCare Health Plans Brings GoNoodle Plus to Amarillo Area Schools
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Approximately one-quarter of today's youth meet the current recommendation of at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, according to the
"Regular physical activity is critically important to the healthy development of kids, both physically and emotionally. We also know that healthy kids do better in school," said GoNoodle CEO KC Estenson. "Thanks to a generous partnership with FirstCare Health Plans, GoNoodle is helping to make
To use GoNoodle, teachers need to have a computer with an internet connection and a shared screen (i.e., a projector or interactive whiteboard). At home, parents and their children can create and customize their accounts and move along with GoNoodle videos online or on a mobile device.
By the Numbers
- 97% of teachers have seen improvements in their students' engagement and attitude toward physical activity
- Active users in all 50 states and 185 countries
- Used in over 66,000 schools (over 80% of
U.S. elementary schools) - 2 million families are playing GoNoodle at home
- Over 14 million kids (and growing) play GoNoodle each month
- Over 6 billion minutes of physical activity in past year
Case Study
- In 2017,
Cook's Children's Center for Children's Health announced results of a study highlighting GoNoodle's impact and effectiveness on health and academics. - An average 13% improvement in childhood normal weight (BMI) for elementary students who attended schools using GoNoodle
- Students using GoNoodle had reading knowledge skills 23% higher than those students who did not use GoNoodle.
About GoNoodle
GoNoodle (launched in 2013), gets kids moving to be their smartest, strongest, bravest, silliest, bestest selves. GoNoodle is among the fastest adopted online resources used by elementary teachers; connecting movement, mindfulness and learning for their students. Delivering measurable gains in academics and health, GoNoodle's 100's of short interactive videos and games get kids moving throughout the school day, keeping them energized and focused, while introducing curricular topics, practicing mindfulness or just getting the wiggles out. GoNoodle supports teachers in optimizing learning opportunities while creating a joyful classroom. Currently, more than 14 million kids and over 650,000 teachers use GoNoodle each month. GoNoodle is used in 80% of
About FirstCare Health Plans
Our mission is to provide access to high quality, affordable health care through strong partnerships in the communities we serve. Since 1985, we've been serving the health care needs of members across North, West, and
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