“I’d do it. I’d race my friends,” he said.
SMS counselor Maryann Bonneville, family engagement coordinator LeAnn Egnash and principal David Jensen have been working on the project since February.
“Studies show that kids who are active and kids who get physical activity throughout their day are better learners,” Bonneville said. “They can focus more and they can learn better.”
Spartan Wellness Way joins a growing number of sensory paths in the area. Both Bryant and Northwestern elementary schools installed sensory paths in 2019. Such paths offer benefits for older students, as well.
“Any kid, even adults would benefit from the activities,” Bonneville said.