The Daily 20 Movement Program

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5 minutes + 5 times a day = a happy brain!

The Daily 20 is a flexible movement program that seamlessly integrates into classroom, home, or childcare settings. It is designed for children in grades 1-8 and is being delivered in schools, community centres and homes nationwide. The program is executed in collaboration with our existing partners including school boards, schools within these boards, local community centres and community organizations.

The D20

A fun and inclusive way to meet activity requirements.

Looking at the child fitness landscape, we saw that there were few concise programs that were safe to use in educational settings. The program provides 20 minutes of daily physical activity (broken up into 5-minute "doses") to elementary/middle school children in classrooms, gyms, playgrounds and community centres. A crucial component is the D20 meets the recommended Daily Physical Activity (DPA) requirement for schools of 20 minutes/day, which our research has indicated is an ongoing challenge for school staff. It provides a solution by offering a pre-packaged, easily implemented, embeddable and adaptable physical activity program.

The Daily 20 package includes workout videos featuring teachers and students, interactive learning materials, and a web portal containing a variety of other structured resources available both digitally and paper-based, such as:

  • Calendar of physical activity ideas

  • Training Guide Task Cards

  • Ideas for motivation – How to keep the momentum rolling

  • Journal templates to bring awareness about physical and mental health

 FAQs

  • Schools or educators may register for the Daily 20 through our website.

  • Start2Finish has extensively researched the importance of movement through our Running & Reading Club afterschool programs and our Brainworx! program. During the pandemic, our students utilized the Daily 20 online three times per week under the supervision of coaches. While many studies found that students decreased physical activity or mental health outcomes, our students stayed steady through restrictions and lockdowns. We believe this is a testament to the importance of consistent movement in the lives of children.

  • The D20 is designed for elementary school educators who wish to incorporate movement in their classrooms. The curriculum is designed to be seamless and unintrusive. No special equipment is required to administer the program; all activities can be conducted inside or outside, in a gym, classroom, park or community centre.

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