Educational research and experienced teachers recognize that most school-aged students learn by doing. Teachers who build movement into their instruction report that their students are less disruptive and more engaged. Research supports that physical activity improves memory retention, comprehension, and self-regulation in students of all achievement levels. Learn how you can transform a typical desk-and-chair classroom into an active classroom. Design and create your own physically and mentally active lessons with low-cost materials. Please note that these activities are not intended to improve cardiovascular or muscular fitness. All teachers from pre-K through 12th-grade, including teachers of exceptional students, are encouraged to apply.