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At Chesterfield Academy, we believe that a healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in hand. Our Healthy FUNdamentals program is woven into the fabric of every single day, embedded across our entire staff and carried into every classroom, so that wellness isn't a scheduled event — it's simply how we do things here.​​

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Movement Every Day, No Matter What

Physical activity is a daily priority. Our children benefit from outdoor recess and movement built into their regular routine, giving them the opportunity to run, explore, and release energy in a safe and supervised environment. But what sets us apart is what happens when the weather doesn't cooperate. With two dedicated enrichment rooms, even rainy days and cold snaps don't interrupt a child's need to move. Indoor gross motor activities keep children active, engaged, and physically challenged regardless of what's happening outside. No sitting still and waiting for a sunny day — movement happens here every day.

Yoga and Mindfulness: Calm, Focused, Ready to Learn

Young children feel big emotions, and learning to manage those feelings is one of the most important skills a preschooler can develop. That's why yoga and mindfulness are a meaningful part of the Healthy FUNdamentals program. Through age-appropriate breathing exercises, gentle movement, and moments of intentional calm, children begin to develop the self-regulation, patience, and focus that serve them not just in our classrooms, but in kindergarten and beyond. These aren't abstract concepts for our students — they are simple, joyful practices that help children feel grounded, confident, and ready to engage with the world around them.

Health Education That Sticks

Our approach to health education is the same as our approach to everything else: make it real, make it relevant, and make it stick. Health topics including handwashing, dental health, nutrition, fire safety, and stress-reducing techniques are introduced thoughtfully throughout the year, beginning in our toddler classrooms. These lessons are delivered by the teachers and administrators who know each child, weaving health awareness naturally into the rhythm of the day rather than treating it as a separate curriculum. When children learn healthy habits early and consistently, those habits become part of who they are.

A Team Committed to the Whole Child

Healthy FUNdamentals isn't a single program run by a single person — it is a shared commitment that lives in every member of our staff. From the classroom to the enrichment rooms to the playground, every adult at Chesterfield Academy plays a role in modeling and supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of the children in our care. That consistency is what makes the difference. When wellness is everyone's responsibility, children experience it as simply the way things are — and that is exactly the foundation we want to build.

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