BUT . . . that's not all! Stretch-n-Grow is so popular because of the fun, fun, fun children have while they learn, learn, learn! Children love participating in the fun games and activities, moving to fun adventure stories and music, and using kid-friendly and developmentally-appropriate equipment! It has been our world-wide experience that children love learning about their muscles and about good nutrition as they have fun exercising!

About our curriculum:

The Stretch-n-Grow CURRICULUM is designed to promote wellness that will last a lifetime!  Because the Stretch-n-Grow program is based on a three-year health and fitness CURRICULUM, Stretch-n-Grow assists parents and child care providers to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for Physical Education set out for pre-kindergarten children. In addition, the Stretch-n-Grow CURRICULUM complies with the National Youth Fitness Guidelines established by the American Fitness and Aerobics Association and the American Council on Exercise - the two leading authorities in group fitness today. Therefore, each Stretch-n-Grow class incorporates not only all of the components of fitness but also a lesson on healthy living habits!

Here are a few of the Stretch-n-Grow program benefits:

	Enhanced motor skills and improved coordination
	Development of cognitive skills through academic and nutritional lessons
	Development of group participation skills
	Improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility

About our classes:

	Stretch-n-Grow classes are fitness and health education classes where both boys and girls can participate!
	In Stretch-n-Grow classes, every child gets his or her own piece of equipment - so there's no waiting in line!
	Exciting original stories and rhythmic warm-ups and cool downs are essential to Stretch-n-Grow classes.
	Balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, endurance, agility, and speed development are critical components of Stretch-n-Grow classes.
	Stretch-n-Grow classes focus on the development of gross motor, fine motor, safety, nutrition, and other academic skills.
	Stretch-n-Grow classes are fun, fun, fun! Children cannot wait to participate on Stretch-n-Grow day!

How we communicate:

	On a quarterly basis, owners, directors, and assistant directors of child care facilities receive The Pennsylvania SNG STAR! This is a newsletter developed by the Pennsylvania Stretch-n-Grow affiliates especially for you! The newsletter is packed with information you can use immediately to communicate with the parents of the children you serve. The newsletter contains articles on health observances, the latest trends and statistics in childhood obesity, healthy eating tips and recipes, and articles from other directors . . . for directors. Plus, the newsletter keeps you assured that you have the PREMIER fitness and health education program at your centers. Having Stretch-n-Grow at your facility sets you apart from other area facilities and may even help you attain a higher PA Keystone Star rating.
	We encourage owners, directors, and assistant directors to advertise that Stretch-n-Grow is the house! To help with that effort, we offer links on our websites to your website.
	On a monthly basis, parents receive EXERCiting News, a newsletter outlining what their Stretch-n-Grow STARS will be learning. This newsletter encourages family fitness while reinforcing the concepts, topics, and exercises taught in class.
	In addition to the monthly newsletter, parents also receive weekly handouts to emphasize good health habits throughout the week.

Call or e-mail for a FREE DEMONSTRATION CLASS if you are affiliated with a child care center, preschool, church, gym or recreation facility or a scouts or mom's group.

Dianna Sand is the owner and director of Stretch-n-Grow of Central Montgomery County. Dianna holds a Master's Degree in Education from Saint Joseph's University. She also holds a Reading Specialty Certification form the State of Pennsylvania. In addition to physical fitness and healthy habits, Stretch-n-Grow classes in Central Montgomery County reflect an educational emphasis on reading and reading readiness commensurate with Dianna's degree. Dianna has been conducting Stretch-n-Grow classes since the fall of 2005, when the business was established in Central Montgomery County. Dianna is Youth Fitness, child CPR, and First Aid certified. Dianna is an adjunct faculty member at Delaware County Community College teaching Developmental Reading & Study Skills and she is a Professional Academic Tutor for Saint Joseph's University serving athletes from various sports. Additionally, Dianna is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children and a recent graduate from the ASSETS Montco Business Design and Management course.

Call or e-mail for a FREE DEMONSTRATION CLASS if you are affiliated with a child care center, preschool, church, gym or recreation facility or a scouts or mom's group.