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The THIINKFit Project
Using Nintendo's™ Wii, I've been able to create a unique atmosphere every morning at Claymont Intermediate in Dennison, OH. The strategy was by exercising every day with my sixth grade students, I could create an interactive project that would increase attendance, improve GPA scores, increase self-image, and improve OAT scores (Ohio Achievement Scores). The THIINKFit project allows students to stimulate their bodies and minds before school starts - Allowing them to start out on the "right foot." I knew how exercising made me feel, could it do the same for my students?
*The use of the Wii Fit system is not meant to substitute actual exercise, but to supplement the minutes students exercises in days time. Using the Wii Fit system this year, my students went from 30 minutes of overall exercise time at school, to 50 minutes of exercise a day.
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The THIINKFit proram, formally known as, The Wii Fit Project, is the original idea of Amy Barnabi. All content on this page, including The Wii Fit Project video promotion, slogans, and ideas are
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It may not seem like much, but the kids actually have to THINK first thing in the morning; mind and body!! This exercise lasts about four minutes and increases in speed as the game progresses. This is one of our favorites. I average around 15-17 students in the morning (out of 22 students). At this point in the project, only one is choosing NOT to participate. Others come in and out on various days. Those actively participating 85% of the time....Better EVERYTHING!
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