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Sometimes the best classroom is right outside the door.

This outdoor mindfulness lesson helps children slow down and tune into their senses - listening, looking, smelling, touching and noticing.

A simple way to support calm, focus, wellbeing and connection.

Find out more: https://imoves.com

#OutdoorLearning #ChildWellbeing #ActiveSchools

One active lesson a day.

That’s one of the recommendations in the new Centre for Social Justice report, Inactive Nation.

And we think it’s a really important idea.

But we also know the real question for schools is:

“How do we actually make that happen?”

Because teachers don’t need another big initiative.

They don’t need more planning.

They don’t need something that only works if the hall is free and everyone has trainers on.

Movement needs to fit into the real school day.

That might be:

• an active maths activity
• a quick brain break
• a dance warm-up
• a wellbeing stretch
• a PE lesson that’s ready to go
• a movement reset after sitting for too long

That’s what imoves is here to help with.

Simple, ready-to-use resources that help children move more during the school day, without adding extra pressure to teachers.

Because movement shouldn’t just happen if there’s spare time.

It should be part of how children learn, settle, focus and feel well.

Read the full report here:
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/inactive-nation

#PrimarySchools #ActiveLearning #PrimaryPE #ActiveSchools #MovementMatters

This is what great CPD should feel like 👏

Practical. Confidence-building. Useful straight away.

Pete shares how imoves dance CPD gave staff simple tools they could take straight back into school.

Want practical dance CPD ready for September?
https://imoves.com/cpd-for-primary-school-teachers

#PrimaryDance #TeacherCPD

Need a quick way to get children moving, reset the energy and bring focus back into the room?

That’s exactly what Active Blasts are for.

Quick, fun movement breaks that help children refocus, boost wellbeing and build a love for movement - without adding extra planning to your day.

With Active Blasts, schools get:

✨ 250+ follow-along videos
✨ ready-made challenges
✨ teaching tools and CPD
✨ breaktime games
✨ supervisor training

Affordable yearly subscriptions - just £147 for infant schools, £177 for junior schools or £247 for primary schools.

Start your free trial here:
https://imoves.com/activeblasts

#ActiveBlasts #PrimarySchools #ActiveClassrooms #MovementMatters #ChildWellbeing #TeacherSupport

Here’s a stat that really made us pause.

The CSJ report says that swapping just 15 minutes of daily screen time for outdoor play could help around 300,000 more primary pupils meet recommended activity levels.

15 minutes.

That’s not about blaming children, families or schools.

It’s about noticing how much childhood has changed, and how important small movement opportunities can be.

In school, those opportunities don’t always have to be huge.

They might be:

• a quick brain break
• an active phonics or maths activity
• a short dance
• a wellbeing stretch
• a movement reset after a long sit-down task
• a PE lesson that helps every child feel included

Little moments, used regularly, can make a big difference.

That’s what imoves is here to support.

Simple, ready-to-use ways to help children move more during the school day.

Read the full report here:
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/inactive-nation

#InactiveNation #PrimaryEducation #ActiveSchools #MovementMatters #ChildWellbeing

I keep seeing the phrase “digital dementia” being used around children and screen time.

It’s a dramatic phrase, and I’ll be honest — it’s not one I’d choose myself.

It feels too stark, and childhood, technology and parenting are far more complicated than that.

But I do think it points towards something many of us are feeling.

Children are growing up surrounded by constant stimulation.

Scrolling.
Noise.
Notifications.
Videos.
Interruptions.
Instant entertainment.

And I think we’re starting to see the impact of that in everyday life.

Shorter attention spans.
Less conversation.
Poorer sleep.
Less movement.
Less tolerance for boredom.
More dysregulation.

That doesn’t mean all screen use is harmful. Some digital experiences are brilliant, useful and creative.

But I do think we need to be more honest about the difference between helpful digital experiences and endless, fast, passive consumption.

Maybe the question isn’t, “Are screens bad?”

Maybe it’s, “What are screens replacing?”

Because childhood still needs the same things it always has:

Play.
Movement.
Rest.
Conversation.
Relationships.
Fresh air.
Time to think.
Time to be bored.

That part hasn’t changed.

I grew up in the 80s, when children seemed to have a bit more freedom to play, take risks, work things out, build friendships and develop resilience through everyday childhood.

I really want that for my own daughter.

But I’ll be honest — some days it feels like a daily tug of war with technology.

I don’t have the perfect answer. I don’t think many of us do.

But I do think small choices at home matter.

Limiting tech time.
Insisting on outside time.
Encouraging outdoor play.
Keeping tech away from the table.
Making space for movement, conversation and proper rest.

I can’t fix the whole thing.

But I can try to be a thoughtful, responsible parent in my own home.

And right now, that feels like a good place to start.

Imogen x

#Parenting #ScreenTime #ChildWellbeing #Children #MovementMatters #OutdoorPlay #FamilyLife #PrimaryEducation

This is why we continue to do what we do 💛

Every lovely review, every kind message, every bit of feedback from a teacher reminds us why imoves matters.

Because behind every lesson plan, video and piece of music is a teacher trying to give their children the best possible experience.

More confidence.
More movement.
More joy.
More moments where children feel able to join in, have a go and shine ✨

Thank you to Christine for such a lovely review. It honestly means so much.

#PrimarySchools #PrimaryPE #PrimaryDance #TeacherSupport #ActiveSchools #MovementMatters

School budgets are under huge pressure, but the need to help children move more has not gone away.

That’s why we’ve created the 10 in 10 Active Challenge - a free, whole-school fundraising challenge to help schools raise money towards an imoves subscription.

The concept is simple:

⏱️ 10 minutes of higher-energy movement
📅 Every school day
🔟 For 10 school days

Schools can use the challenge to get children moving, involve families and local businesses, and raise funds towards Active Blasts, PE or Active Schools.

The free pack includes:

💜 a ready-made challenge plan
💜 movement burst access
💜 extra activity ideas
💜 cut-and-paste sponsorship templates

For schools that want to keep daily movement going, but are struggling with budgets, this is a practical and positive way to make it possible.

Download the fundraising pack here:
https://imoves.com/fundraise-for-imoves-sub

#PrimarySchools #ActiveSchools #SchoolFundraising #PrimaryPE #ChildWellbeing #MovementMatters

Some children don’t need another reminder to sit still.

They need a chance to move.

We’ve been thinking a lot about this after reading the Centre for Social Justice’s new report, Inactive Nation.

The report looks at children’s physical inactivity and how it connects to much bigger things than sport.

Things like:

• focus
• mood
• confidence
• wellbeing
• physical development
• screen time
• behaviour
• feeling ready to learn

Teachers see this every day.

Children who are tired.
Children who are restless.
Children who find it hard to settle.
Children who need a reset before they can get back to learning.

Movement isn’t a magic wand, of course.

But a few minutes of movement can completely change the energy in a classroom.

That’s why we’re so passionate about helping schools build simple movement moments into the day.

Not as another pressure.

Just as a practical way to help children move, reset, refocus and feel good.

Read the full report here:
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/inactive-nation

#PrimarySchools #ActiveSchools #ChildWellbeing #Behaviour #MovementMatters

This is what an active classroom can look like.

A few minutes of movement.
A room full of smiles.
Children resetting, re-energising and coming back ready to learn.

It might look like “just a bit of fun” — and yes, it absolutely is fun.

But short, purposeful movement breaks like this can do so much more.

They can help children:

🍎 refocus
🍌 lift their mood
🍓 shake off the fidgets
🍊 regulate their energy
🍇 feel more ready for learning

That’s why we love Active Blasts.

They’re quick, easy to use and designed to help teachers bring more movement into the school day without extra planning or pressure.

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes, it just needs to be a few joyful minutes that help everyone reset.

Start your free 28-day trial here:
https://imoves.com/imoves-activeblasts

#ActiveBlasts #PrimarySchools #ActiveClassrooms #MovementMatters #PrimaryTeachers #ChildWellbeing #ActiveLearning

👀 Been meaning to take a look at the imoves Teacher Sub?

Now’s a great time!

There’s so much included this month:

• Themed resources
• Wellbeing support
• SATs help
• Dance
• Active Blasts
• CPD

Plenty to use straight away.
Plenty to support both teachers and children.
And you can try it free for 1 month.
A very easy 'Yes'.

👉 Sign up here - https://theimovement.ts.imoves.com/1-month-free

This headline really stopped and made us think!

English children are now more likely to own a phone than be able to throw a ball.

It comes from the Centre for Social Justice’s new report, Inactive Nation, which looks at children’s physical inactivity in England.

And we’re really proud that imoves has been included as a case study.

But what matters most is the message behind the report.

This isn’t just about PE.

It’s about children’s wellbeing, confidence, focus, emotional regulation, screen time, play, and how many chances they get to move during the school day.

And teachers already know this.

You see it in classrooms every day.

Children need movement to help them focus.
They need movement to help them regulate.
They need movement to help them feel confident in their own bodies.
They need movement because childhood was never meant to be still.

That’s why imoves exists.

Not to add more pressure to schools.

But to make movement easier to build into the day — in the classroom, hall, playground or wherever learning is happening.

We’re proud to be recognised in the report as one practical way schools can help children move more.

Most of all, we hope it helps keep this conversation going.

Children need more chances to move.

Teachers need support that makes that feel possible.

Read the full report here:
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/inactive-nation
(link in the bio)

#InactiveNation #PrimarySchools #ActiveSchools #PrimaryPE #ChildWellbeing #MovementMatters