Be Active Kids is a signature program of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.
Be Active Kids is a physical activity initiative focused on providing physical activity related support and resources to individuals caring for young children in North Carolina. Be Active Kids utilizes a developmentally appropriate curricula and various training modules to increase physical activity of both children and adults in early childhood settings.
The Be Active Kids message is carried out through five cuddly and adventurous characters including Blue the caring cub, Glide the bird, Swing the monkey, Leap the rabbit and Dart the dog. Using these characters as their guides, children can engage in playful experiences, interact with an story, explore their natural surroundings, and much more.
Be Active Kids works with child care center, child care homes, and schools across North Carolina on the following 10 components:
• Understand the importance of physical activity, movement, skill development and play
• Assess for a health environment
• Set goals and create and action plan related to physical activity
• Integrate physical activity into planning routines
• Alter policies related to physical activity
• Incorporate staff wellness including physical activity
• Provide parent education related to physical activity and play
• Alter indoor and outdoor environments that enhance physical activity and active play
• Choose and use physical activity equipment appropriately
• Sustaining an active and healthy environment
The Be Active Kids also utilizes curricula designed to provide developmentally appropriate, fun and interactive information and activity for young children birth to five years old. Instructional materials provide physical activity content along with instructional strategies in four focus areas motor skill development, health relate fitness, play, and nature. Integrating learning and movement is a key to developing
To improve and maintain the health and active experiences for young children birth to 5 years of age.
