Author: mtnrootsblog

The first established “Earth Day” was on April 22nd, 1970 at the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Now, 49 years later, Earth Day is something that we celebrate yearly on April 22nd. Around the globe, communities gather to participate in activities that give back to the planet in some way. Garbage collection, tree planting,… Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day

There is no better way to encourage and inspire your child to make healthy choices than to have them help out in the kitchen! If they feel like they are taking an active part in making these healthy meals and choices, they might be more on board with other healthy choices in the future! This… Continue reading Cookin’ in the Kitchen!

Physical activity and healthy eating go hand in hand with personal wellness. Encouraging our children to partake in team sports is one way to be active, and many students that have had our Wellness lessons have expressed their love of soccer, football, basketball, and others. But it isn’t always the easiest to suddenly coordinate a… Continue reading Fun Backyard Games!

Welcome back to the Mountain Roots Blog! This is the first post in a short series of blog posts discussing childhood health and wellness with plenty of healthy snack ideas and backyard games to enjoy with the whole family! These games are a fun and easy way to encourage more physical activity for the whole… Continue reading Encouraging Healthy Choices