Students participating in Jump Into
- learn how fast they are growing now and about the food
choices that can help them.
- set goals to drink more milk and fewer sodas and other
- learn that fitting in five or more servings of fruit and
vegetables helps them hit their fiber target.
- read nutrition facts and ingredient lists on food labels
to make informed food choices.
- make the connection between physical activity and healthy
- use pedometers to see how active they are.
- learn to trade screen time for 60 minutes of physical
activity every day.
How does the Jump Into Action team work?
- The physical education teacher uses physical
activity lessons and pedometers to help students
increase physical activity time.
- The classroom teacher uses the nutrition lessons
and instructional materials to help students make
better food choices.
- The school nurse uses the growth and development
lesson to help students understand the rapid
adolescent growth period.
- The parents provide support for students as they
examine their physical activity and eating behaviors
and set goals to improve their choices.
Together the team encourages students to be more
physically active and make food choices for a healthy
How does Jump Into Action fit into the curriculum?
The program was designed to be used throughout the
fifth-grade year. The Jump into Action lessons can
be taught twice a week for four to six weeks. Monthly
check-ups are included to help reinforce the goals and
behaviors throughout the school year. Starting the
program at the beginning of the school year maximizes
the time for students to change their behavior.