Morning Move for Mind

Morning Move for Mind (MM4M) is an Inspiro lead, population health program. MM4M aims to:

• increase physical activity,

• provide practical coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety levels, and

• increase resilience among primary school aged children.

The program is delivered as part of the Department of Education's Respectful Relationships curriculum and encourages children to achieve the National physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily.

MM4M was developed in 2018 and implemented in five Yarra Ranges primary schools during 2019-2021. The program was then streamlined to allow greater ease and flexibility in delivery, foster student leadership and responsibility and increase on-going sustainability. With minimal external facilitation, this model also allows continuity in the program with consideration of COVID-19 accessibility and resourcing barriers.

In 2022, Inspiro delivered MM4M to three primary schools, with a total of 150 kids participating in the program - with some amazing outcomes from both the kids and teachers.

MM4M takes a whole school approach, encouraging kids from Grades 3-6, teachers and the wider school community to increase physical activity and incorporate a range of wellbeing strategies into their everyday lives.

It is hoped that encouraging strong student participation and leadership during the implementation of the project will lead to high levels of student-led facilitation of the project within younger year levels.

In 2023, Inspiro plan to expand the program online, complete with lesson plans, videos, forums/workshops and a more structured teacher training program. By providing online resources, the program can widen its reach to a greater number of schools and kids who can experience the benefits of MM4M.

Organisation: Inspiro

Blog: Morning Move for Mind

Infographic: Morning Move for Mind

Contact: megan.mcinerney@inspiro.org.au