--- title: ExtendED Notes Articles | Keeping Active (3) description: Keeping Active | Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. (3) --- # Posts about Keeping Active (3) ![10 Socially-Distanced Games to Keep Your Students Safe and Active](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Extended%20Notes/ExtendED%20Notes%20Blog/10%20Socially%20Distanced%20Games%20blog%20image.webp) #### 10 Socially-Distanced Games to Keep Your Students Safe and Active As we’re in the midst of a pandemic, it may seem difficult to find activities that keep students active while maintaining a safe distance between them. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/10-socially-distanced-games-to-keep-your-students-safe-and-active) ![5 Simple Activities to Boost Physical Activity in Afterschool](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_735954460__800x400.jpg) #### 5 Simple Activities to Boost Physical Activity in Afterschool Physical activity is essential for everyone, especially growing children. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/5-simple-activities-to-boost-physical-activity-in-afterschool) ![4 Drama Activities To Spark Confidence And Creativity In Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dramatic_play-29__800x400.png) #### 4 Drama Activities To Spark Confidence And Creativity In Students Did you know dramatic play yields a variety of benefits for students? [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/4-drama-activities-to-spark-confidence-and-creativity-in-students) ![10 August Themed Activities to Inspire and Engage Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/10_august_themed-30-29__800x400.png) #### 10 August Themed Activities to Inspire and Engage Students Summer vacation is winding down, and students and educators alike are preparing to head back to school. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/10-august-themed-activities-to-inspire-and-engage-students) ![4 Wacky Games to Keep Students Active and Fit](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4_wacky_games_article__800x400.jpg) #### 4 Wacky Games to Keep Students Active and Fit What’s one way to help students break a sweat while getting their sillies out? Play wacky fitness games! [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/4-wacky-games-to-keep-students-active-and-fit) ![5 Jump Rope Activities That Will Make Students Break a Sweat](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jump_800x400__800x400.jpg) #### 5 Jump Rope Activities That Will Make Students Break a Sweat For as long as many of us can remember, jumping rope has been a regular form of play. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/5-jump-rope-activities-that-will-make-students-break-a-sweat) ![15 Simple Indoor Activities to Get Students Up and Moving](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_298665233_(1)__800x400.jpg) #### 15 Simple Indoor Activities to Get Students Up and Moving Your students are full of energy, and they need time and space to run, play and burn off that excess energy. Find creative ways to get students moving. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/15-simple-indoor-activities-to-get-students-up-and-moving) ![Using Parachutes for More Than Physical Activity](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_644381902_(1)__800x400.jpg) #### Using Parachutes for More Than Physical Activity Parachute activities promote physical development and activity, but they can also promote and improve many other skills in students! [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/using-parachutes-for-more-than-physical-activity) ![5 Valentine’s Day Crafts, Activities and Recipes for Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/valentine_main__800x400__800x400.jpg) #### 5 Valentine’s Day Crafts, Activities and Recipes for Students With candy, flowers and hearts galore, Valentine’s Day is an exciting time of the year for students! Plan a celebration your students are sure to love. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/5-valentines-day-crafts-activities-and-recipes-for-students) ![20 Quick Activities to Wrap Up the Summer](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_516611395-2__800x400.jpg) #### 20 Quick Activities to Wrap Up the Summer 20 summer activities that promote fitness and movement, creativity, STEM learning and the development of reading and writing skills. [Read Blog Post ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/20-quick-activities-to-wrap-up-the-summer)