• The Guide 2023
  • 2022 Family Favorites Winners
  • School News!
  • Award Winning Site!
  • Subscribe
Birmingham Parent

- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

  • Home
  • Magazine
    • Editor’s Note
    • Read Our Current Issue
    • View Past Issues
    • View Current Directories
    • Where to Pick Up a Copy of Birmingham Parent Magazine
  • Articles
    • Recent Articles
    • By Categories
      • Adoption
      • Behavior
      • Child Care
      • Child Development
      • Discipline
      • Eating & Nutrition
      • Expecting
      • Family Entertainment
      • Family Favorites
      • Family Finances
      • Family Relationships
      • Family Values
      • Feeding Your Family
      • Grandparenting
      • Health & Wellness
      • Holidays
      • Household Safety
      • Parenting
        • Infants
        • Preschoolers
        • Toddlers
        • School Age
        • Tweens & Teens
      • Safety
      • Special Needs
      • Travel
        • Adventure Travel
        • Family Travel Destinations
      • Vacations
      • Work & Family
    • Central Alabama School News
  • Events
    • Search Events
      • Help – FAQ’s
    • Submit Your Event
    • Promote Your Event
  • Our Directories
    • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
    • Celebrations & Family Fun
    • Education & Enrichment
    • Health & Wellness
    • Kids’ Camps
    • Retail & Services
    • Special Needs Resources
  • Join Our Birthday Club!
HomeArticlesFree Educational Resource Brings the Excitement of The World Games 2022 to Alabama Classrooms

Free Educational Resource Brings the Excitement of The World Games 2022 to Alabama Classrooms

September 24, 2021 BP Staff
Free Educational Resource Brings the Excitement of The World Games 2022 to Alabama Classrooms
World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers talks to reporters at the September launch of the  Live Healthy, Play Global Toolkit at Sun Valley Elementary School in Birmingham. (World Games Photo).
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

The World Games 2022 and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are partnering to provide teachers with a free resource that will expand educational opportunities in the classroom

Published: September 24, 2021

The initiative – announced recently during an event at Sun Valley Elementary School – is The World Games 2022 Live Healthy, Play Global Toolkit. Created and produced by 40 Alabama educators, the toolkit consists of a variety of downloadable digital resources inspired by The World Games that can be used to help students learn math, science, social studies, physical education and more. The educational program is presented by Foundation Partner of The World Games 2022, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

While designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, many of the toolkit’s lessons can be adapted for use by students in any grade.

At the announcement, teachers demonstrated how the toolkit can help them build dozens of classroom lessons around the sports and various countries that will be part of The World Games 2022. For example, students can learn about the physics and math involved in the sport of Flying Disc, where teams of players pass and catch Frisbees for points. Another lesson allows students to “visit” other countries using virtual reality tours. The toolkit also includes information about the various countries that will send athletes to compete in The World Games in Birmingham, July 7–17, 2022.

“The World Games will be exciting, and we want to bring some of that excitement into classrooms,” says Nick Sellers, CEO of The World Games 2022. “Our goal is to provide not only an incredible sports and music spectacular for people to enjoy but also an event that leaves a lasting legacy and improves the lives of those in our community and state. There’s no more important way to do that than through educating children.”

“Our company is focused on empowering Alabamians to live the healthiest life possible and this includes Alabama’s children,” says Rebekah Elgin-Council, Chief Marketing Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and World Games Board Member. “Supporting the Live Healthy, Play Global initiative is an investment that will add to the enthusiasm of the World Games throughout our schools, while teaching children long-lasting habits that will lead to a healthier Alabama.”

As a primary influence on the success of this impactful initiative, Executive Vice President for The World Games 2022 Kathy Boswell says the Live Healthy, Play Global Toolkit conforms to Alabama curriculum standards. “The toolkit is designed so teachers can find the lessons and activities that align with their curriculum,” said Boswell. “This is not a guided program that tells teachers what to do. There are a lot of options, and teachers can select the activities that best support their classroom objectives.”

In addition to the toolkit and school curriculum, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama donated sports equipment to 40 Birmingham city schools as part of the Live Healthy, Play Global initiative. At Thursday’s event, students from Sun Valley Elementary used some of the equipment to demonstrate the sport of floorball, a type of indoor hockey in which two teams use a stick to maneuver a ball into the opponent’s goal.

ABOUT THE WORLD GAMES 2022

The World Games 2022 Birmingham is the new generation of global sports competition, welcoming elite athletes from all over the world to compete for gold in 34 unique, multi-disciplinary sports. Featuring 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries, the international event will unite global fans with the Birmingham community in 25+ venues around the greater metropolitan area. The World Games 2022 Birmingham, which marks the 40th anniversary of the event, will take place from July 7-17, 2022, and will generate an estimated $256 million in economic impact. The World Games was established by the International World Games Association, an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The World Games 2022 is supported by the International Olympic Committee. For more information visit TWG2022.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

- Advertisement -

The American Library Association is Helping Children Catch UpPrevious

The American Library Association is Helping Children Catch Up

Are there Signs your Child is Struggling in School?Next

Are There Signs Your Child Is Struggling In School?

Search

Search for:

- Advertisement -

Upcoming Events

Click Here to Search All Events

Search Our Directories

  • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
  • Celebrations and Family Fun
  • Education & Enrichment Guide
  • Health & Wellness
  • Kids’ Camps
  • Retail & Services
  • Special Needs Resources

Follow/Like Us on Facebook!

Family Features Recipes

Loading recipe...
Loading recipe...

Proud Member

Alabama Press Association
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
More Stuff!
About Us | Where to Find Our Magazine | Advertise | Write for Us | Work for Us | Contact Us | View Past Issues | Print Directories | Find Us | Make A Payment
  • Home
  • Current Issue
    • Where to Pick Up a Copy of Birmingham Parent Magazine
  • Articles
  • Central Alabama School News
  • Events
    • Submit Your Event
      • Help-FAQ’s
    • Promote Your Event
  • Our Directories
    • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
    • Celebrations & Family Fun
    • Education & Enrichment
    • Health & Wellness
    • Kids’ Camps
    • Retail & Services Directory
    • Special Needs Resources
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write for Us
    • Work for Us

Copyright © 2023 Birmingham Parent Magazine - Evans Publishing, LLC | Tel: 205-624-2405
Digital services provided by Digital Doowop