"I really liked doing the football move.  It really burned but it was fun because you would just laugh and that would distract me from stopping."  Orchid, age 12

"I like the things you taught us that we can do during class to wake up." 
Andie, age 12

"I love all of the stretches and exercises that you do!  It really does help me!"  Audra, age 12

"I loved it when you made us stand on one foot with our eyes closed."         
Krista, age 12

"I loved the lunges and the jogging in place."  Carly, age 11

"I really like the way you taught us the exercises and stretching.  Also, I like how you talked to us about how to exercise."  Briahnna, age 12

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, you are a very good teacher.  Thank you for teaching us.  I like your challenges a lot.  Thank you very much.  You are very nice."  Brayden, 9

"I really like it when you come in and exercise.  You also tell us about exercising.  I also like to exercise.  I love to exercise, eat fruit and jump."  Alexa, age 9

"The challenge, "think what you're going to say before you say it" really made a difference.  Now I can control my words.  A challenge for me is to run a mile.  I'm still working on it."  Your friend Mackenzie, 8

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, I just wanted to say that I think you should start making lots of videos for kids.  You just make me feel strong and powerful.  You inspire me with your abilities."  Your Friend Ashley, 7 1/2

"I use these exercises with classes of special education students - it perks-up kids with low energy and helps settle the ones with higher energy! I also use it with my own kids at home and with adults during long powerpoint presentations. These can prime all learners for a more engaging and productive learning."

Uri Schneider MA CCC-SLP
www.schneiderspeech.com

"I think your exercises are helping a lot.  Every morning I get my work done.  After the exercises my mind is focused on my work.  Your stretches help so much because I feel ready to work.  I also think it helps with my reading."  John, age 9

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, I like the stretches and exercises that you taught us.  I thought you taught us well.  It is very challenging for me to say kind things to others, but you help me do that.  It is also challenging to think nice thoughts about myself.  You also help me with that." Lia, age 9

"I like doing the stretches because it feels good.  They help to get right back to my work.  I think it is good for me!  I like them.  Thanks for coming in and teaching us."  Hannah, age 8

" I really like the football run.  You make moving fun."  Your friend John, age 10

" I like when you came into my classroom and woke up my muscles.  Do you like to do all the stretches you teach?  How do you come up with all those exercises?  I have a hard time solving problems with friends.  Thank you for teaching me how I can do that better."  Your fit friend Kaitlyn, age 9

"I loved when you came to my class.  Do you have any other goals besides getting kids fit?  I think it's challenging to sit in my seat all day."  Joey, age 8

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, I like the exercise when you made us run in place.  It is hard to sit in my chair."  From Dante, 9

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, I like the jogging exercises.  I like the challenge of finding my goal.  You are a good teacher.  Thanks for the stretches.  I like that you come in."  Christian, age 10

"Dear Mrs. Crouse, I liked when you taught us to sit up straight, and that your muscles are always working.  I have a hard time sitting still in my chair." 
Codi, age 10

"Dear Mrs. Crouse,  I like when you taught us healthy lifestyles.  I learned that being healthy can help you live longer."  Lindsey, age 9